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Quick and Easy ‘Baked’ Apple Recipe

June 13, 2013 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

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Quick and Easy Baked Apples

My five kiddos love all types of fresh fruit and that makes me very happy, but sometimes we get a little bored and want to spice it up a little.

This method of “baking” apples in the microwave is super fast and easy, it only takes a few ingredients and you can make as much or as little as you like.

We also have a favorite restaurant that serves “fried apples” and when the kids decide it’s time to go eat out but momma isn’t ready I can usually appease them by making them these apples at home – win, win!

Quick and Easy Baked Apples
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'Baked' Apple Recipe

This method of "baking" apples in the microwave is super fast and easy, it only takes a few ingredients and you can make as much or as little as you like.
Prep Time2 minutes minutes
Cook Time2 minutes minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 apple cored and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp water
  • plastic zip style bag

Instructions

  • Peel and core an apple then cut into slices.
  • Mix all other ingredients in a sandwich size plastic zip style bag.
  • Add apple slices to bag and shake to mix well.
  • Close the bag almost all the way, leaving a small space unzipped to vent.
  • Microwave on high for two minutes then serve.
  • Caution - the bag and contents will be very hot so handle carefully.
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Filed Under: After School Snacks, Budget Friendly Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Fresh Fruit Recipes, Healthy Snacks

Comments

  1. Barbara says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Won’t the bag melt? I have put plastic bags in Microwave for like 40 seconds and they melt together.

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    • Denise says

      June 13, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      I even use bargain bags and they haven’t melted yet 🙂

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  2. Angie says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    I really like this idea but I am thinking a glass bowl (with a lid) would be a safer choice. 🙂

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  3. Cathy says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    I think the idea is great but, is it safe to heat food in a plastic bag? What about the chemicals that leach into the food?

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  4. Christy says

    September 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I made this with 5-6 apples, peel on in Corningware and skipped the cornstarch. Loved it!

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  5. Kathy Heim says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:35 am

    It is not safe to use plastic storage bags in the microwave. Always make sure you are using containers that are labeled microwave-safe. Even though the bag may not melt, dangerous chemicals can leach into the food.

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