5 to 6 med. apples, cored & peeled about 1 inch down
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup water
Mix sugar, raisins and cinnamon. Stuff apples with sugar mixture and dot them with butter. Pour water into cooker. Add apples. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours.
I used to have the same problem...but nothing wrong with making yourself a treat once in a while that only you enjoy! Us mom's "do" for everyone else ALL the time.