Baked Orange Cups with Pineapple and Apples

This is a great side dish with pork or chicken.

6 large oranges

6 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

¾ cup pecans, chopped

¼ cup butter

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Cut each orange into halves, carving a decorative pattern around the edge of the orange peel if desired. Remove the centers and discard the seeds and membranes, leaving a thin shell of orange inside the peel. Place the oranges in a baking dish. Pour a small amount of water in the baking dish, filling to 1 inch deep. In a medium saucepan combine the orange centers (without the seeds), chopped apples, crushed pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook until thick, stirring occasionally. Divide among the orange shells. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of pecans and dot with 1 teaspoon of butter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Makes 12 servings.