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Rosy Red Christmas Apples

By: Patsy Woods

"Pretty enough to pass as dessert, these sweet festive apples make a nice alternative to salad. The creamy nut-filled mixture stuffed inside is delightful."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon red liquid food coloring
16 medium apples, peeled and cored
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water and food coloring to a boil. Place four apples in pan; boil for 3 minutes. Turn apples over; boil 2-5 minutes longer or until apples are crisp-tender. Place in a large dish to cool. Repeat with remaining apples.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, pecans and mayonnaise. Stuff into center of apples. Serve or refrigerate.