Baked Cran-Apples

Baked apples are a wonderful autumn treat that fills the house with the fragrance of apple pie as they cook. Healthful and easy to make, these apples, stuffed with sweet-tart cranberries and bits of walnuts or pecans, are best served warm and are especially good paired with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream. They can also be enjoyed for breakfast (without the ice cream!) or even as a side dish at dinner. Use as many apples as will fit side by side in your slow cooker; the cooking time will