Baked Apples With Apricot and Walnut Filling (Microwave)

Submitted by lazyme

"From Tempting Desserts, this sounds quick and good."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup dried apricot, firmly packed, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 2 granny smith apples
• 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice

directions

1. In a small bowl combine well the apricots, the walnuts, the brown sugar, and the butter.
2. Core the apples, making each opening large enough to hold half the apricot mixture, peel the top third of each apple, and fill the cavities with the apricot mixture.
3. Arrange the apples in a deep 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe baking dish so that they do not touch one another or the sides of the dish, pour the orange juice around them, and microwave the apples on high power (100%), covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, for 7 minutes.
4. Pierce the plastic wrap with the tip of a sharp knife and let the apples stand covered, for 5 minutes, or until they are tender.

Reviews

[Chef Regina V. Smith]

These baked apples make a quick and easy desert. I had not made microwaved apples in years and used this recipe with great results. I substituted 2 tbsp. of brandy for some of the orange juice for a more "grown up" taste. These are good enough to serve to company. I will make these again. Thanks lazyme!