Stuff Apples

Try seasoning your apples withhomemade pumpkin pie spicefor an extra tasty treat full offall flavors.

Place in Baking Dish

Cover Apples

Cover your apple-filled baking dish.

Microwave-safe plastic covers are another popular solution; just check that you leave it cracked open for ventilation.

Four microwaved baked apples in a white serving dish.

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Stay on the shorter range for halved apples, as they’ll cook faster.

Cook time will vary based on variety and total weight, so this is just your starting point.

If not, zap it again in two-minute increments and check it again.

Layer on toasted nuts and granola, or drizzle some caramel, honey, or maple syrup on it.

Gala and Fuji do well, too, but will be milder in flavor.

it’s possible for you to combat that withapple ciderinstead of water.

McIntosh, Macoun, and Cortlands will also disintegrate under the power of the microwave.

With such a simple and quick recipe, it’s already super convenient.

Leftover “baked” apples can be stored in the refrigerator for two to four days.

Let them cool and place them in anairtight containerbefore refrigerating.

Add a bit of lemon juice to the apples to avoid browning from oxidation.

Add desired toppings after reheating to enjoy.