Monday, August 26, 2013

Microwave Baked Apple Slices

You can make baked apple slices in the microwave.








Baked apples are a familiar comfort food that can conjure up warm memories of holidays and happy times. The reality, however, is that making a traditional baked apple can take so much time as to be inconvenient. You must go through the trouble of preheating the oven, preparing the apple or apples, and then baking the fruit for up to 45 minutes. All said, making a simple baked apple can take well over an hour. Fortunately, the microwave changes all of that. Using the microwave, you can cook your own baked-apple slices in under five minutes.


Instructions


1. Wash the apples thoroughly, then core them and cut them into slices of your desired size. You may also peel them, if you wish.


2. Arrange the slices on a lightly greased microwave-safe glass baking dish. Mix the sugar and cinnamon powder, then sprinkle the mixture over the apple slices. Cover the dish lightly with a sheet of plastic wrap.


3. Microwave the baking dish on high for two minutes, then remove it from the microwave and check the apples for softness by gently stabbing them with a fork. If they are not yet cooked to your liking, return the dish to the microwave for another minute. Repeat this process until the apples are soft enough for your personal taste.


4. Add butter to the baking dish. Stir gently to coat the apple slices with the butter, then serve.

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