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Microwave Baked Apples

This 4 ingredient microwave baked apple recipe is so delicious and probably one of the easiest recipes to make. The whole recipe should take you about 8 minutes from start to finish. I make a baked apple at least once a week for a simple and nourishing breakfast, snack, and even dessert. You can eat plain or jazz it your apple up with lots of toppings. I happen to love this simple way with just 4 ingredients you probably already have in your house. While these are cooking in the microwave, your house will smell divine!

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword apple, apples, baked apples, microwave baked apple
Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Author Pam

Ingredients

  • medium to large apple, I used a honey crisp this time
  • 1 tablespoons  dark raisins, you can use golden raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries too
  • 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey, for a sugar free version, use any no calorie or low calorie sticky sweetener like a sugar free maple syrup or no sugar added pancake syrup or my favorite no sugar honey
  • sprinkling of ground cinnamon
  • 1 -2 tablespoons cold water for preparation

Instructions

  1. 1. Core the apple. Also, cut a small sliver off the bottom of the apple so it will wobble.(See photo above) Try not to cut into the core. 

    2. Place the prepared apple in a microwave safe dish. These are the ones I use. Stuff the apple with raisins. Lightly pack the raisins into the core. Pour the syrup over the core and sprinkle the cinnamon over that. 

    3. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water into the bottom of the dish. Cover with wax or parchment paper and leave a vent. (See photo above).Microwave for 2 minutes. Check for tenderness. Put back in and microwave another 1 to 2 minutes until desired tenderness. This will all depend on the size of your apple and the power of your microwave. 4. When finished. Take out and let cool for a few minutes. The apple is hot! You don’t want to burn your mouth. Eat plain or put a dollop of non fat Greek yogurt on top with a sprinkling of on top with a sprinkling of cinnamon. Enjoy!