Brandied Apples(Serves 7) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 small cooking apples
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
juice of 2 lemons
1/2 small bottle maraschino cherries
1/2 c. brandy or bourbon

Preparation

Peel and core apples.
Leave apples whole.
Let water and sugar mixture come to a boil.
Drop apples in mixture and add lemon juice.
Cook on medium-high until tender.
Don't stir or burn.
Remove from heat.
Pour into a casserole type baking dish. Add cherries.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven until syrup boils up.
Remove from oven and immediately add 1/2 cup bourbon or brandy.
Light and serve.