MAPLE-NUT BAKED APPLES

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NOW THAT our children have all married, baked apples are a perfect dessert for the two of us. These are a delicious ending to any meal. Using the microwave makes them so easy to prepare, even at the last minute. -Theresa Stewart, New Oxford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium tart apples
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

Core apples and peel the top two-thirds. Place in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Combine walnuts, raisins and cinnamon; press into the center of each apple. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon maple syrup., Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until tender rotating a half turn twice. , In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the butter and remaining syrup. Heat, uncovered, on high for 15-25 seconds or until butter is melted. Pour over apples; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.