Brandied Apples(Serves 7)  
["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"]
["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."]
["cooking apples", "water", "sugar", "lemons", "maraschino cherries", "brandy"]