Microwave Cinnamon Apples - A Tasty Snack Kids Love!
Microwave Cinnamon Apples
I'm super lucky that my kids LOVE fruit, but sometimes we all need a bit more of a "dessert" feel than just munching on a raw apple. I have been making this recipe for microwave cinnamon apples for years now. We ALL love it! And I love that it takes about 5-10 minutes, tops. The boys will eat this up and it's a treat for Hubby and I, too.
How do you use up apples?
While Fall is apple season, there is usually a great supply of different apples year round and we usually have apples lying around, because we love them! We like to change it up with whatever is on sale and try new apples. Have you ever visited a store that has all of these apples that you have never even heard of before? It's apple paradise! Once you make this recipe, you will find that any apple works. We prefer Gala, Golden Delicious, or Fuji, but have used other kinds, as well. Feel free to adjust or omit the honey, try a different sweetener, and any add-ins you'd like. Go crazy with this recipe, it's guaranteed delicious!
Did you know that 15,000 different breeds of apples once grew in the US! Apple growers have tried for years to make a new apple for every taste and preference. Some prefer tart apples or sweet apples, and some are looking for flavored apples or apples that don't brown after you cut them. With all of this apple perfecting going on, I prefer to shop organic to know that my apples are not messed around with too much!
What kind of apples do I use when I make microwave apples?
My favorite type of apple to use in this recipe is honeycrisp apples, but any kind will work! Gala apples, pink lady, green apples, granny smith apples, or even, as a last resort, red delicious apples. (Yes, it is true that I am not a fan of red delicious, but if that's all that you have, this simple recipe will still work!)
What about sweeteners?
The thing about apples is that they have natural sweetness, so really you don't need any sweetener in this recipe, from my personal experience. Unless you are using red delicious, then, well, you will need something to make these apples taste better. ha! Seriously though, if you need a sweetener to help satisfy your sweet tooth, I recommend maple syrup or honey. You can use any sweetener of your choice or use more or less sugar than this recipe calls for. Brown sugar, white sugar, dark brown sugar, coconut sugar, sweet and low, stevia, anything goes! Just modify it to your liking for this sweet snack!
What spices can I use?
This recipe is for cinnamon apples, but you for sure can use any spices, especially if you want that apple pie filling feel. You can add nutmeg and allspice along with cinnamon that is common in apple pie spice, or you could use pumpkin pie spice, even, which includes ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice.
Microwave cinnamon apples make a great after school snack or after dinner dessert!
You can use this recipe as a quick dessert that is ready in a fraction of the time that an apple pie would take. Serve as a side dish next to a main meal of pork chops or grilled chicken. This apple cinnamon healthy recipe will be adored by all who eat it!
Need a more substantial easy meal? Try making your baked potato in the microwave!
Make this recipe in the Instant Pot!
Microwave Cinnamon Apples
Microwave cinnamon apples are a yummy, healthy snack option!
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and cubed
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup, honey, sugar, or other sweetener, optional
Instructions
- Place peeled, cored, cubed apple in a microwave safe glass bowl.
- Stir in cinnamon and sweetener (optional).
- Cover with another glass plate or microwave safe lid.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes, until apple is tender.
- Serve by itself, or with fresh cream or ice cream! Would also be good with graham crackers or in a bowl of oatmeal.
- If there are leftovers, store in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 5gSugar: 43gProtein: 1g
The writer is not a doctor or nutritionist and this nutritional information is just a guideline. Please consult your doctor or nutritionist for more accurate information.
Seriously?!?! Why have I never thought of this? So easy and yummy!
Such a great idea! I need to try this for my son!
I have a few apples that are going to go bad if I don't do something with them. This sounds perfect!
Forget the kids! I'll be making this for myself tonight!
Cool, I have all of the ingredients! Thanks for this simple yummy recipe 😀
This is a perfect, quick treat I could easily make for my kiddos! Thanks so much for sharing, Gena, and for linking up with Nomday Monday. Have a blessed day!
Thanks for hosting!
Gena. Did you find a certain apple works better for these? I inevitably chose the wrong kind. Thx!!!
I prefer Gala or Fuji, although I figured any kind of apple would work! What kind did you use? What happened?
I dont have glass bowls. Can I use microwave safe plastic bowls instead?
I haven't tried it, but as long as they don't warp or crack, it should work. The bowl gets very hot.
Hi Gena, its very easy recipe. Try in my cook for desserts. See very good.
Thank you!
Hi Gena, Do you think this receipe could work with maple syrup instaed of honey or sugar? We are vegans and maple syrup is a popular alternative. What do you think? Naomi
Yes, any kind of sweetener, including maple syrup would work well. Thanks!
This is absolutly delightful. I love this easy and tasty reciepe. Im shure to do this for the holidays this year. Thank you for sharing with me. I have bookmarked your blog for future readings. 🙂
thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
I could have used this a couple of weeks ago when I went apple picking and tried to make this on the stove top. Not pretty! Definitely trying this out ASAP!
oh no! I hope this is easier for you!
This is something I will sure try. Thanks
I hope you like it! Thanks!
I can't belive how easy that was.I can def make this for a netflix snack lol
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right? It's our go to snack!
Really very easy to make. I can't believe how easy that was... Thank you so much Gena
Thank you! And yes, they are! 🙂
thank you Gena, it's very nice to see your little children god bless them ! peace and love
thank you!
Where's my apple correr? A low calorie, healthy, sweet treat! they are hard to find. Thank you!
Glad you like it!
Hi Gena;
It's so easy and really yummy!!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Suggestion: Add 1/8 teaspoon of clove. REALLY good.
Oh wow, what a great idea! Thank you!
Wow! Love this easy sneezy recipe. I am so making this and sharing too. Thanks for sharing.
thank you!
Thank you for sharing that wonderful recipe. I'm surely gonna try it.
thanks, I hope you like it!
Making this on Sunday with roast pork!
Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing!!!
thank you!
Gena,
No I haven't tried this recipe as of yet. For the life of me I don't know why. Will certainly give it a try now. Thanks for the delicious look recipe.
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Thank you .
Best regards .
What a great idea for a healthy sweet snack! Pinned!
thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Yum! How cleaved, thanks so much for sharing.
Sounds yum! Thanks!
Great recipe! Thank you for sharing this.
thank you!
So easy and ingredients everyone has! Love it!
I cannot read measurements in recipe because the string of posting sites running along the left side of page covers them! Needs to be moved
Oh no, i'm so sorry to hear that! Can you tell me what you're trying to view it on? mobile? desktop?
Here are the measurements:
Appreciated.
So good! I did a teaspoon cool whip and a quarter Graham crushed on top. Instant apple pie!
sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Definitely AWESOME TASTING!!!
This was great i added a crunched up dark chocolate and oat nutrigrain bar to sprinkle on top and added light cool whip ? yummm thank you!
how delicious!!!!
It was awesome loved it.
so glad! thank you!
Yum! These look so good. I may have to make these tonight. It’s too hot to turn on the oven.
Did not work. First 3 min still hard. Another 3 and a bit soft but still not applesauce or mushy.
Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of apples were they? This has always been a no fail recipe for me, I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.