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3-Minute Easy Baked Apple

December 2, 2016 by Barb 10 Comments

This 3-minute baked apple is a fast and easy meal solution I tend to fall back on time and time again.

It’s great for a quick meal if you happen to be alone, or there are just a couple of you. I especially love it for breakfast, but with the addition of a few extra sweet tidbits, it makes a lovely and healthy dessert.

3 Minute Baked Apple, Keeping With the Times

Wash, core and slice one apple (I don’t peel it) and place in an individual microwave-safe dish:

  • Add about 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice), a bit of lemon juice, a dab of coconut oil or butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Microwave on high for 2 – 3 minutes depending on your microwave and your taste.
  • Sprinkle with hazelnuts, or walnuts, or almonds … really the choices are endless. In fact I should just say “clean out your pantry!”
  • Add a bit of granola, sweetened coconut flakes, raisins, cranberries and/or bits of chocolate.
  • Pour a bit of milk or cream on top.
  • Serve with a slice of cheddar cheese or ice cream :)
  • Enjoy!

Filed Under: Cooking for Two, Side Dishes Tagged With: apples, sweet

Comments

  1. León says

    December 3, 2016 at 8:03 am

    This sounds wonderful. I’ve baked apples in the microwave before, but only whole ones. I’m going to try this. I especially like the idea of making it for breakfast.

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    • León says

      December 31, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Barb – I wanted you to know I did make this to share with my daughter as part of our Christmas morning breakfast. It was easy, delicious, and also very pretty! I used a red-skinned apple and as it cooked, the skin tinted the dish a lovely pink. I topped it with some chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of gluten-free granola (Jenny is gluten-intolerant). We both loved it. I can’t wait to do it again – next time it will be for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Thanks for sharing the recipe. :-)

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      • Barb Brookbank says

        January 5, 2017 at 6:39 am

        So awesome! this is one I turn to again and again!

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  2. Wendy Bellini says

    December 3, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    That sounds marvelous!

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    • Barb Brookbank says

      December 8, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you Wendy! it is quite yummy!

      Reply
  3. Melinda says

    December 4, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    I make this with just butter and cinnamon and top with plain Greek yogurt- my fave. I love your ideas for toppings- Sounds really yummy!

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    • Barb Brookbank says

      December 8, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks Melinda – it’s a good one :)

      Reply
  4. Supriya Kutty says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:15 am

    So tempted to have some of that right now. That looks marvelous!

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    • Barb says

      October 15, 2017 at 6:23 am

      Thank you Supriya! it’s very good!

      Reply
  5. Ann Davis says

    October 16, 2017 at 6:19 am

    Barb,
    We are a microwave free house. But this sounds delicious and would be a fun breakfast treat or dessert like a crisp. If I made smaller portions I would think the cooking time would be shorter.

    Will let you know. Thank you always
    Ann

    Reply

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