Maple-baked Apples

Description
My favorite fall dessert.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 4 tart cooking apples (2½" diameter)
 * ¼ cup Grape Nuts type cereal (or granola)
 * ¼ cup finely minced walnuts
 * ¼ tsp cinnamon
 * ⅓ cup raisins
 * 2 tbsp good maple syrup

Directions

 * 1) Carefully remove the cores from the apples, using an apple corer, a vegetable peeler, or a small paring knife, being careful to remove all seeds and tough parts.
 * 2) Combine the remaining ingredients and fill each apple.
 * 3) Place the stuffed apples in a shallow baking dish, and add about ¼ inch of water.
 * 4) Bake, uncovered in a 375°F oven for 40 minutes.
 * 5) Serve hot or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.