Baked Apples with Cranberries and Cinnamon

The perfect healthier dessert when you want something sweet that’s very easy to make. Just mix, microwave, and enjoy!

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
4 large apples, cores removed
2 tsp margarine or butter
4 tsp brown sugar
4 Tbs dried cranberries
2 tsp cinnamon

Optional: chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cut a thin slice off bottom of each apple to form a flat surface. Place apples in a microwave safe baking dish.
  2. Mix brown sugar, dried cranberries, and cinnamon in a small dish. Spoon mixture into center of apples.
  3. Melt the margarine and pour ½ tsp into each apple core over the cranberry mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high power 2-3 minutes, or until apples are soft.

Source: Adapted from Oregon State University- Foodhero.org
Photo Source: foodhero.org

Cooked apples stuffed with nuts and raisins.
Nutrition Information
Calories 180
Total Fat 2.5g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Protein 1g
Sodium 0mg
Carbohydrates 45g
Added Sugar 4g
Fiber 7g