Maple-Baked Apples

Wash, core and remove 1" strip of skin around middle of 6 baking apples. Place apples upright in baking dish; fill center or each with 1 tsp. butter and 1 tbsp. maple flavored syrup. Pour water (1/4" deep) into baking dish. Bake uncovered 1 hour or until tender. Spoon syrup in pan over apples after baking.

Oven 300F