There isn't much to this baked apple recipe, which is probably more universal than Bulgarian - though the walnuts might be a particular Bulgarian touch. It's good if you like baked apples, but it won't turn you into a convert if you don't. That said, the vanilla syrup from the original recipe might have made all the difference, alas I burnt it and didn't have time to make more, so I served them with ice cream instead.

---

Bulgarian Baked Apples

Ingredients

• 4 baking apples, peeled
• 2 tbsp. butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup or less walnuts, chopped
• a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Instructions

Line a baking dish. Core the apples. Mix the butter with the sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Fill the apples with the butter mixture. Put on the baking dish and sprinkle with a couple of tablespoons of water. Bake on a 300F oven until soft.

Adapted from the soc.culture.bulgaria FAQ