Microwave Baked Apples

Two halves of apple with a cinnamony sauce with a scoop of ice cream on each apple half.

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Microwave Baked Apples

These microwave baked apples are perfect when craving a warm, delicious dessert but short on time. These are incredibly easy to make and require minimal effort, making them perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying sudden sweet tooth. This could also be a great part of your breakfast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 165Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Equipment

1 Baking dish to hold the apples

Ingredients

2 medium apples baking apples work well. I used Honeycrisp.
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons brown sugar heaping teaspoons!
2 tablespoons butter
vanilla ice cream optional (I add this if I'm making these for dessert. However if it's a breakfast item, then I do not add ice cream).

Instructions

Peel the apples. Core them, but be careful to leave the bottom attached so the melted butter mixture is incorporated into the apple.
In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. Divide and place in the apples.
Add ½ of the butter into each apple core area.
Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Apples should be tender. Test with a fork and if not tender enough, microwave for a minute or two longer.
Cut apples in half, spoon cinnamon sugar butter sauce over each half, and then add an optional scoop of ice cream.

Notes

Can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container up to 4 days. If frozen, the apple consistency often ends up softer. I only make what I will need that day since this is a very easy recipe to make.

Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)