Quick and Easy Microwave Cinnamon Apples : Watch Learn Eat
Craving a quick and comforting dessert that’s ready in 10 minutes? These microwave cinnamon apples are the perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and deliciously tender! Whether you need a last-minute snack or a warm topping for your favorite dessert, this easy recipe is sure to hit the spot.
Fall baking and cooking at our household almost always include either pumpkins or apples in some form like these microwave cinnamon apples. Some of our favorite dishes include apple walnut stuffing, dairy free pumpkin bread, and even smoothies such as apple banana peanut butter smoothie.
This recipe was inspired by one our popular recipes – vegan apple crisp, but with the twist to make it even simpler, easier, and with fewer ingredients.
With just 3 main ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, these microwave cinnamon apples make a great quick snack or dessert and are perfect as a topping for oatmeal or pancakes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: This recipe is a time-saver, coming together in under 5 minutes. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert without spending too much time in the kitchen.
- Minimal cleanup: It’s a one-bowl recipe, and clean up is easy.
- Versatile: Microwave cinnamon apples can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for various dishes like oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
- Budget-friendly: This recipe uses just a few simple ingredients like apples and cinnamon, making it a cost-effective way to enjoy a delicious treat.
Ingredients
You only need 3 main ingredients for this recipe to work, but with a few optional add ons, you can customize this recipe to fit your liking!
- Apples: Most types of apples work for this recipe. Fuji apples tend to be on the sweeter side as do Gala and Honeycrisp. Check out this guide to picking out sweet apples from Southern Living that work great for dessert recipes such as these as they are naturally sweet, and you don’t have to enhance their flavor with added sweeteners.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon powder is the best choice when you need to add the flavor directly to a recipe. For a similar taste to apple pie, you can add little nutmeg, apple pie spice or even pumpkin spice to this mixture.
- Coconut Oil: This will be the base to cook your apples in. You can also use butter as an alternative to cook these apples in.
Optional Add Ons
- Sweeteners (Optional): For a touch of added sweetness, use any type of sweetener of your choice. Popular ones include honey, maple syrup, brown sugar or coconut sugar. For a low carb/keto friendly option, you can use stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Vanilla Extract (Optional): Enhances flavor of the dish
- Spices (Optional): Other spices to enhance this flavor would be nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves, most of which can be found in an apple spice mix or pumpkin spice mix.
Step-By-Step: How to Microwave Cinnamon Apples
With 3 easy steps, you can have your cinnamon apples ready to eat in less than 10 minutes!
Step 1: Slice your apples into cubes or wedges before placing them into a microwave-safe bowl.
Add coconut oil. Stir to coat the sliced apples well. Microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Step 2: Take the dish out, add in cinnamon and any additional optional ingredients: vanilla extract, nutmeg and sweetener on top and mix well.
Step 3: Microwave for about 2 minutes. Mix the slices again so the juices are coated across the apple slices. Microwave again on high for an additional 1-2 minutes until tender and can be easily cut across with a knife or fork.
Cool for 1-2 minutes. serve and enjoy these delicious microwaved cinnamon apples!
Top Tips For Getting Delicious Microwaved Cinnamon Apples
- Cut Apples Evenly: This can help avoid some pieces be too mushy while others remain firm. Cut your apple slices or cubes evenly.
- Choose high quality ingredients: With such few ingredients, i’ve found that choosing the highest quality ingredients help bring out the flavor and taste of this dish.
Toppings and Serving Ideas
These microwave cinnamon apples are so versatile to add texture or flavor to some of your favorite staples. Here are few suggestions below that pair well with this treat:
More Apple Inspired Recipes
Have leftover apples or craving some fall inspired recipes with apples? Check out the below collection that is sure to get you whipping up these delicious dishes.
FAQ
Yes! Cinnamon apples can also be baked or made on the stove. For a stovetop version, sauté the apples in oil or butter for about 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally until the apples soften
Add the cinnamon and optional ingredients (sweetener, nutmeg, vanilla extract) and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they are tender and caramelized.
Yes, most apples work for this recipe. Granny Smith apples give you a tart kick, while Gala or Honeycrisp make it sweeter. Use whatever you have on hand!
If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to three days. Just reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds before enjoying them again.
Recipe Card
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Apples Medium Sized
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil Substitute Vegan Butter or Regular Butter as alternate
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup optional: any other sweetener can work
Instructions
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Slice your apples into cubes or wedges before placing them into a microwave-safe bowl.
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Add coconut oil. Stir to coat the sliced apples well. Microwave for 15-20 seconds.
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Take the dish out, add in the cinnamon, nutmeg (optional), vanilla extract, and sweetener (optional) on top and mix well.
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Microwave for about 2 minutes. Mix the slices again so the juices are coated across the apple slices. Microwave again on high for an additional 1-2 minutes until tender and can be easily cut across with a knife or fork.
Notes
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- Cut Apples Evenly: This can help avoid some pieces be too mushy while others remain firm. Cut your apple slices or cubes evenly.
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- Choose high quality ingredients: With such few ingredients, i’ve found that choosing the highest quality ingredients help bring out the flavor and taste of this dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 5g