Veal and pancetta-stuffed apples

Name: Veal and pancetta-stuffed apples
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Knob of butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 50g thinly sliced pancetta, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ½ cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; A few thyme sprigs; Good grating nutmeg; 8 sweet red British eating apples, such as gala (see tip); 100g British veal mince; 20g fresh breadcrumbs; Small handful chopped fresh parsley; Zest ¼ lemon; 4 tbsp brandy