Core apples, being careful not to cut through bottom
Pare 1/2 inch
at the stem end
Combine raisins and walnuts, if used, and 1 tsp honey with the
ground cinnamon and ground cloves
Fill the center of the apples
with this mixture
Place the apples in a 8" by 8" baking pan
In a small saucepan combine water, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon
stick and bring to a boil
Simmer for 2 minutes
Remove cinnamon
stick and pour syrup over apples
Bake in a preheated 375 oven
until tender, about 45 minutes, basting occasionally with syrup
from the pan
Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream if desired