Microwave "Baked" Apples

Name: Microwave "Baked" Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 small apples; 1 tsp. sugar; tsp. ground allspice; tsp. ground nutmeg; 8 tsp. dried cherries; 4 tsp. water; 2 tsp. trans-fat free vegetable oil spread (60 to 70 percent oil); 8 tsp. chopped walnuts

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Feb 23, 2011

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Kate Mathis

Yields:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

145

Nothing could be easier than this version of the classic baked apple, which can be made in only minutes in your microwave.

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Ingredients

4
small apples
1 tsp.
sugar
tsp.
ground allspice
tsp.
ground nutmeg
8 tsp.
dried cherries
4 tsp.
water
2 tsp.
trans-fat free vegetable oil spread (60 to 70 percent oil)
8 tsp.
chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Step 1Cut off top 1/2 inch from each apple. With melon baller, core through stem ends without breaking through bottom.
2. Step 2Place in glass pie plate; sprinkle with sugar and spices. Divide cherries, water, and vegetable oil spread among cavities and tops of apples.
3. Step 3Cover; microwave on Medium-High (70 percent power) 8 minutes or until tender. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes. Top with walnuts.