Quick Baked Apple

Name: Quick Baked Apple
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely chopped nuts; 1 teaspoon raisins; 1 teaspoon sweetened shredded coconut; 1 medium tart apple; Dash ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons apple juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup

"Baked apples are so simple to make...and this version has a yummy filling of chopped nuts, raisins and coconut," says field editor Judi Klee (right) of Nebraska City, Nebraska. "I enjoy this fruity dessert served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."

Ingredients

1 teaspoon finely chopped nuts
1 teaspoon raisins
1 teaspoon sweetened shredded coconut
1 medium tart apple
Dash ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons apple juice
1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup

Directions

In a small bowl, combine nuts, raisins and coconut; set aside. Core apple and peel the top third; place in a microwave-safe dish. Fill center with nut mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour apple juice into dish and syrup over apple.
Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes or until apple is tender, basting and rotating every minute. Serve warm.