Ingredients

4 large tart apples, cored1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar12 Red Hots1/4 cup butter8 caramels1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonWhipped cream, optional

Preparation

Peel about 3/4 in. off the top of each apple; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour juice over apples. Fill the center of each apple with 2 tablespoons of sugar, three Red Hots, 1 tablespoon butter and two caramels. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the apples are tender. Serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.