GLAZED BAKED APPLES

4 LARGE (BAKING APPLES) GRANNY SMITH< CORTLAND< NORTHERN SPY< MACINTOSH) 1/2 CUP SEEDLESS RAISINS<>2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR<>1 TABLESPOON GRATED LEMON PEEL)<>1 TEASPOON CINNAMON<>2 TEASPOONS BUTTER<>2/3 CUP BOILING WATER<>1/2 CUP SUGAR<> 1/2 CUP RED CURRENT JELLY<><>SET OVEN for 350 degreesF><>WASH and CORE APPLES, pare 1/3 the way down from the stem<>PLACE in a BAKING DISH.<>COMBINE NEXT 4 ingredients.<>FILL centers of APPLES. <>TOP each with 1/2 teaspoon BUTTER><>COMBINE WATER and 1/2 cup SUGAR, POUR OVER APPLES<>(BAKE uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender<>BASTING once or TWICE with SYRUP in BOTTOM of PAN<>REMOVE FROM OVEN<>MELT JELLY over low heat, stir with a fork.<>SPOON over APPLES, PLACE in a broiler 3inches from heat<>broil 3-4 minutes until GLAZED<>SERVE WARM or cold, with WHIPPED CREAM!!!! this is an AUTUMN TREAT!!!!