Microwave Cinnamon Apples (A 5-Minute Snack)

Microwave Apples with Cinnamon are a quick, single serving of cinnamon-spiced apples cooked in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour over pita chips, oatmeal, or ice cream.

1 serving

microwave cinnamon apples in a bowl with a spoon on the side

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Ingredients

1 small to medium-sized apple
1 packet of sweetener or a teaspoon of sugar - (I like Stevia)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Peel or don't peel 1 small to medium-sized apple, core and slice or dice.
Place in a microwave-safe bowl along with 1 packet of sweetener or a teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water.
Stir to mix the ingredients. Cover loosely.
Microwave on High for 2 minutes-- longer if you use a big apple.
Serve: Carefully uncover the bowl (it will be HOT and steamy) and pour the cooked apples over plain or cinnamon-sugar pita chips, flour tortilla chips, oatmeal, or ice cream.

Notes

• Choose apples that hold their shape: Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala work well—they stay tender but not mushy.
• Add raisins or chopped nuts after cooking: This keeps them from getting chewy or overcooked.
• Double the recipe in a larger bowl: Works just as well and saves time if you want an extra serving for later.

The nutritional information is based on using Stevia and no raisins.

Here are the numbers if you use granulated sugar: Serving: 1, Calories: 102, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated fat: 1g, Sodium: 3 mg, Potassium: 197 mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 20g: Vitamin A: 100 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 16 mg, Iron: 1 mg

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