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Festive Microwave Baked Apples

Festive Microwave Baked Apples

43 Ratings
43 Ratings
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Festive Microwave Baked Apple on a plate
Makes: 1 Apple
Total Cost: $$$$

Short on time? Fill cored apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins and bake the dish in the microwave for a quick and easy dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 apple (medium, skinned and cored (not cut into pieces))
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place apple on plate with opening facing up (cored apples should have bottom intact).
  3. Stir sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a separate cup, and sprinkle into and onto apple.
  4. Sprinkle raisins on and around apple.
  5. Drop butter alternative spread onto apple and cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.
  6. Microwave on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Let sit outside of microwave for at least 30 seconds before eating. It will be HOT.

Notes

Fruit is naturally sweet so try making this without sugar.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 283
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 31 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 109 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 339 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 283
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 31 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 31 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 109 mg
Potassium 339 mg
Sodium 8 mg
Copper 162 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 25 mg
Phosphorus 50 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 103 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 9 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 11 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1 1/2 cups

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