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Microwave Baked Apples

Microwave Baked Apples deliver warm, tender fruit infused with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a cozy, spiced treat. The quick microwave method melts butter into a syrupy glaze, perfect for an autumn dessert or an impromptu brunch sweet. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Microwave Baked Apples
  1. 1

    Core the apples, keeping the bottoms unpierced.

  2. 2

    Stir the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Spoon half of the sugar mixture into each apple.

  3. 3

    Place 1 teaspoon butter on each top, set the apples in a deep, microwave-safe casserole dish, and cover.

  4. 4

    Microwave until tender, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Let the apples stand for 2 minutes before serving.