1.   Apples are arranged into a star pattern on the counter during the night.

2.   Arrange apples in rows in baking dish.

3.   Arrange the apple wedges neatly in the shell, then brush with the apricot preserves.

4.   Arrange apples on top of dry mixture and sprinkle reserved mix evenly on top.

5.   Arrange apples in the prepared dish, drizzle with the maple syrup and sprinkle with the cinnamon and nutmeg.

6.   Arrange the apples on warmed serving plates.

7.   Carefully arrange the apples in the pastry-lined pan, building up a compact, neat dome.