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Christmas Warm Baked Apple (Microwave Version)
A quick and healthy holiday treat where whole apples are cored and filled with cinnamon, raisins, and a touch of honey, then cooked until tender. This fast preparation method allows you to enjoy the comforting flavors of a baked apple in just minutes without heating up the entire oven. It’s a perfect, fiber-rich snack or light dessert for a busy festive evening.
A quick and healthy holiday treat where whole apples are cored and filled with cinnamon, raisins, and a touch of honey, then cooked until tender. This fast preparation method allows you to enjoy the comforting flavors of a baked apple in just minutes without heating up the entire oven. It’s a perfect, fiber-rich snack or light dessert for a busy festive evening.
Ingredients
- 1 piece(s) Apple
- 5 cup Brown sugar
- 1.2 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 5 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 15 cup Dried cranberries
- 15 cup Walnuts or almonds
- 7.5 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Peel and core the apple, keeping the bottom intact, and set it upright on a plate with the opening facing up
- Mix brown sugar, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon
- Sprinkle the seasoning inside the apple and over the surface
- Fill the center and around the apple with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts or almonds
- Place butter on top of the apple
- Loosely cover with plastic wrap or wax paper (leave a small vent), microwave on high for a few minutes
- Remove and let rest for a short while before eating
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