Maple Baked Apple

Name: Maple Baked Apple
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon raisins, dried cranberries or dried currants; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 medium tart apple

This easy, comforting dessert dresses up a tart apple with maple and nutmeg flavors. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ingredients

2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon raisins, dried cranberries or dried currants
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 medium tart apple

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Core apple and peel the top third. Place in a small microwave-safe dish. Fill apple with walnut mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until apple is tender. Serve warm.