Tufahija-Poached Apples

Step 1

In a large enough saucepan to hold the four apples, add enough sugar and water to cover the apples, add more using the same ratio if necessary.

Step 2

Bring to a boil then simmer for a few minutes until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Add in the lemon juice.

Step 4

Peel and core the apples. Reserve the peel

Step 5

Add the apples to the simmering syrup, simmer until they are tender about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the apples and let cool

Step 7

Add the reserved peelings to the syrup and continue simmering until the syrup is reduced by half.

Step 8

Remove the peelings and allow the syrup to cool.

Step 9

Coarsely chop the walnuts and mix in the raisins.

Step 10

Stuff the apples and serve with syrup and whipped cream on top.

Step 11

Enjoy