Description
A quick method for making soft, warm baked apples using a microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (such as Fuji or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples. Do not peel them.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Place the apples in a microwave-safe dish.
- Spoon the sugar and cinnamon mixture into the center cavity of each apple.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of water into the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the dish loosely with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent.
- Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Cooking time varies based on apple size and microwave power.
- Let the apples stand for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for brown sugar.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 0.5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: microwave baked apples, quick dessert, cinnamon apples, microwave fruit