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Baked apples

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Baked apples
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1
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1 apple
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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
Directions

Directions

  1. Skin and core the apple, leaving the bottom intact.
  2. In a bowl, mix sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the apple and set butter on top.
  4. Place in a microwavable dish and cover. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  5. Let the apple sit for 2 minutes before serving.
Tips and Variations
Tips and Variations

To bake the apples in the oven:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the original recipe.
  3. Place apples in baking pan.
  4. Pour water into the pan until it reaches about 1/2 inch up the sides of the apples.
  5. Cover the pan with foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
Nutritional Info

Nutritional Info

Serves 1
Amount per serving
Calories
171
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Sodium
38 mg
Total Carbohydrates
35 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Total Sugar
28 g
Protein
1 g
Allergens:
Dairy
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Time to make
Time to make:
5-10 minutes preparation; 3-4 minutes cook time
Recipe Credit
Recipe Credit:
Adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Festive Microwave Baked Apples (no date; What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl; retrieved from http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/festive-microw
Category
Category:
Snacks & Sweets
Special Criteria
Special Criteria:
Vegetarian