This recipe is as fresh as you can get. I ate this very apple (pictured above in all its delicious, honey crisp glory) for breakfast this morning . . . promptly took some juicy photos . . . and typed up the recipe -- all before heading to work today! Oh, how I love my readers :)
So, while we're on the topic of useless kitchen appliances and gadgets, I'd like to bring up one that IS so totally worth the splurge. I'm talking about microwaves, folks! They're awesome. And I know many will disagree. However, I was craving apple crisp for breakfast, and with only 1 hour till work, I wouldn't have had time to wait for my oven to kick itself into gear.
. . . enter the MICROWAVE. A quick chop, core, and mix . . . and five minutes later I was feasting on a "baked" apple with oatmeal-maple topping! It doesn't get any better than this.
What you'll need . . .
- 1 beautiful apple (I highly recommend the honey crisp variety)
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Earth Balance (or butter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons quick oats
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- Cinnamon to taste
- Crushed walnuts (for topping)
Method . . .
- Split apple in half and take out the core.
- Put in a deep glass (or other microwave safe) dish and cover with plastic wrap or lid. I used a Pyrex square brownie dish.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Mix together the Earth Balance, maple syrup, quick oats, flax meal, and cinnamon until totally combined. I just used a fork to mix.
- Take apples out of microwave and top with your topping.
- Return to microwave for another 2 minutes on high (again, covered to seal in the juices).
- Let cool for a minute. Top with crushed walnuts.
- And enjoy!
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6 comments:
This is AMAZING! I am a baked apple fanatic but never pondered making them in the microwave. Life just got better :-)
I don't even know why I thought to do it. I remember hearing something about microwaving apples. But this morning, I just had the urge to try it out myself. Here's to a better life!!!
Neil will love these, he loves apple pie and now doesn't have to wait for me to get around to making one.
Jessica
Jessica -- yes. This is def. the cure for an apple pie fix. I might suggest making double the topping if used for this purpose :) Good stuff!
Awesome idea! I love honey crisps too. I will definitely be doubling the topping. :-)
I do these in the autumn with super fresh local apples. I core them, then stuff the middle with raisins, drizzle honey and cinnamon on top, and zap it until it's at the right tenderness.
Love the look of this topping though!
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