Apple Snack Low Calorie Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this quick and easy microwave apple snack! A healthy, delicious treat perfect for a busy weekday or a light dessert. This recipe, inspired by a 1998 cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – tender baked apples with a hint of spice and lemon. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 110.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
Apple Snack Low Calorie 90

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Snack Low Calorie

  • 2 medium (about 1 pound) Golden Delicious Apples
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • zest of 1/2 a lemon

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How to Make Apple Snack Low Calorie

  1. Preheat your microwave.
  2. Core 2 medium apples (about 1 pound total).
  3. Arrange the cored apples in a 3-quart microwave-safe baking dish in two rows.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of apple juice over the apples.
  5. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and the zest of 1/2 a lemon.
  6. Cover the baking dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
  7. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. Gently turn the apples, then microwave for another 4-6 minutes, or until the apples are tender and heated through. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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