Recipe credit
Adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Festive Microwave Baked Apples (no date; What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
Directions
- Skin and core the apple, leaving the bottom intact.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Spoon the mixture into the apple and set butter on top.
- Place in a microwavable dish and cover. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
- Let the apple sit for 2 minutes before serving.
Tips and variations
To bake the apples in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Follow steps 1 and 2 of the original recipe.
- Place apples in baking pan.
- Pour water into the pan until it reaches about 1/2 inch up the sides of the apples.
- Cover the pan with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
Nutritional info
Calories
171
Total fat
5 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Sodium
38 mg
Total carbohydrates
35 g
Dietary fiber
5 g
Protein
1 g
Total sugar
28 g
Allergens
Dairy
