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Microwave Baked Apples are a quick and easy dessert or snack. They taste like mini apple pies with the added bonus of being ready in about 10 minutes.
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Baking Apples in the Microwave
These Microwave Baked Apples are so easy to make and taste just like apple pie or apple crisp! A large, crisp apple, with delicious cranberry filling and topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream makes a tasty after school snack or quick dessert. Ready in a fraction of the time as baking in the oven. My kids like them with extra cinnamon sprinkled on top and I love mine with ice cream and whipped cream on top. They’re pretty, versatile and a healthier alternative to regular apple pie.
Ingredients in this Recipe
- large crisp apples (Gala Apples, Fuji, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Braeburn)
- butter – softened
- brown sugar firmly packed
- oats
- dried cranberries or raisins
- cinnamon
Other Ingredient Options
- chopped candied nuts
- apple pie spice
- pumpkin pie spice
- drizzle on a little honey or other sweetener
- maple syrup
- top with ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream while hot
Suggestions for Baked Apples in the Microwave
- You may prefer to peel the apples for baking, but I like to leave the apple skin on. It helps the apple hold its shape while baking and eating, as the skin serves as a bowl of sorts.
- For this recipe I used Fuji apples from Stemilt Growers in Washington State. My family and I love their apples. They are the sweetest and most crisp apples I’ve ever had..
- You could also use Granny Smith, Gala, or any other firm, slightly tart apple.
- For the filling, you could add chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds for extra crunch and texture.
- Microwave on high for about five to six minutes. You want the apple to be tender but not too mushy.
- Be sure to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate
- There will be juice and filling liquid on the plate after microwaving. Spoon it back over the apples before serving. Then top wth either ice cream or whipped cream (or both!) for added flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you microwave an apple whole it will explode. But if you follow our method you will get a perfectly cooked apple.
Yes, as long as you do it correctly and the apple is cut first.
Yes, you can get them soft enough for baby food by microwaving long enough.
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How to Make Microwave Baked Apples
Microwave Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 2 apples large, crisp (Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady)
- 2 Tablespoons butter softened
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 Tablespoons oats
- 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
- cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Cut each apple in half lengthwise.
- Carefully cut out the core of each apple half using a knife or spoon leaving a 2 Tbsp size cavity . Place apples on a microwaveable plate, cut side up.
- In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, oats, and cranberries.
- Evenly fill each apple with the mixture.
- Sprinkle each apple with cinnamon.
- Place apples in microwave with a microwave cover (or cover apples with microwaveable plastic wrap with one edge open to vent steam).
- Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes. Apples should be cooked and tender.
- Spoon excess liquid on plat back onto the apples.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- You may prefer to peel the apples for baking, but I like to leave the apple skin on. It helps the apple hold its shape while baking and eating, as the skin serves as a bowl of sorts.
- For this recipe I used Fuji apples from Stemilt Growers in Washington State. My family and I love their apples. They are the sweetest and most crisp apples I’ve ever had..
- You could also use Granny Smith, Gala, or any other firm, slightly tart apple.
- For the filling, you could add chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds for extra crunch and texture.
- Microwave on high for about five to six minutes. You want the apple to be tender but not too mushy.
- Be sure to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate
- There will be juice and filling liquid on the plate after microwaving. Spoon it back over the apples before serving. Then top wth either ice cream or whipped cream (or both!) for added flavor.
I’ve never cooked apples in the microwave before but now I need to try it, it looks so easy!
This looks flavorful and delicious.