Maple Baked Apples
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8 large tart red apples
1 cup pure maple syrup
16 dates
2 tsp grated lemon rind

Pare top half of apples, remove cores. Place apples in a large baking dish.
Stuff each one with 2 dates. Combine maple syrup with lemon rind and a
little water. Pour over apples and bake at 375F for 1 hour or until tender.
Baste with the syrup occasionally.
Serve warm or chilled. Can be made ahead for a nice breakfast.

From: Ten Talents Cookbook by Frank and Rosalie Hurd.