ROSY RED CHRISTMAS APPLES

Rosy Red Christmas Apples image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.