6 large crisp all-purpose apples
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
1 cup apple cider
Wash and core each apple, leaving a cavity about 1-1/2 inches wide and 1/2-inch from bottom; peel 1 inch around tops. Brush peeled edges with lemon juice.
Combine butter or margarine. brown sugar, cinnamon, walnuts and raisins; stir to mix well.
Fill apple centers with walnut-raisin mixture.
Place apples in single layer on bottom of slow cooker; drizzle with cider. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.
Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW, 3 to 4 hours or until apples are tender. Baste with juices and serve warm, or at room temperature.