Cornbread-Stuffed Baked Apples

Stuff apples with a mixture of cornbread stuffing, apples, bacon and pecans.  This simple side dish is as easy to make as it is delicious.  As always...Kraft recipe.

Ingredients:

• 6 Braeburn apples, cut lengthwise in half, cored
• 1 pkg. Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing Mix
• 1 cup hot water
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Scoop out centres of apples, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. 
• Chop enough removed apple to measure 1/2 cup; place in medium bowl. 
• Discard remaining removed apple or reserve for another use.
• Add stuffing mix, hot water and bacon to chopped apples; mix lightly. 
• Spoon into apple shells. 
• Place in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until apples are tender.