Microwave Baked Apples
Prep
5 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
When life gets busy, I love reaching for this microwave baked apples recipe because it delivers a warm, comforting dessert in just ten minutes total. Apples are packed with fiber, which is wonderful for digestion and keeping you satisfied, and the cinnamon and nutmeg add such a cozy autumn flavor that feels fancy without any real effort. This is honestly my go to when I want something sweet but wholesome, and the fact that it costs practically nothing to make with just basic pantry staples makes it even better.
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Ingredients
- 22 apples
- 22 tablespoons brown sugar
- 11 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 11 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 22 teaspoons butter
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Core apples, leaving the bottom intact.
- 2
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Spoon half of the sugar mixture into each apple and put 1 teaspoon butter on each top. Place apples in a deep, microwave-safe casserole dish and cover.
- 3
Microwave until tender, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Let apples sit for 2 minutes before serving.
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