Quick and Easy Microwave Spiced Apples Recipe

We had waffles the other night and I made this super healthy, low-calorie apple topping for our waffles. I drizzled just a smidgen of real maple syrup over the top, and it was just divine.

It’s also a very frugal recipe, as you can go ahead and use apples that are bruised or just not perfect for serving raw – just cut out the yucky parts and use the rest.

Quick and Easy Microwave Spiced Apples

Quick and Easy Microwave Spiced Apples

4 Granny Smith apples, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. In a medium bowl, toss the apple slices in the lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix the spices and brown sugar together. Add the spice mixture to the apples and toss to coat.

2. Cover the bowl and microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the cover and stir the apples. Re-cover and microwave for another two minutes. Test the apples if they aren’t softened, microwave more in one minute increments.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 104 calories, 3 calories from fat, <1g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 3.6mg sodium, 171.5mg potassium, 27.5g carbohydrates, 4.1g fiber, 21.2g sugar, <1g protein.

These are really great over ice cream for dessert, or stirred into oatmeal. Yum! Your house smells fantastic after cooking them, too.

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