Hot Buttered Apples Recipe
Description: 🍎 Something strange is happening at the breakfast table. Everyone is happily eating their cereal! Find out why below… 😮 (Recipe is easily doubled, tripled, etc.)
- Recipe Category: Breakfast
- Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Microwave, < 15 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Delicious Apples |
| 1 1/2 | Granny Smith Apple |
| 1 1/2 | Honey |
| 1 1/2 | Butter |
| – | Raisins |
| – | Cinnamon |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 142.6
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 7.6mg
- Sodium: 27.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.4g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 26.8g
- Protein: 0.5g
Servings: 2
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Instructions:
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Core and Slice Apple:
- Begin by coring and slicing your Golden Delicious apple and Granny Smith apple. You can leave the skin on for extra fiber and texture.
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Mix with Honey, Butter, and Raisins:
- In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the sliced apples with honey, butter, and a handful of raisins. The honey adds natural sweetness, while the butter brings richness to the dish. The raisins offer bursts of flavor and chewiness.
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Dust Heavily with Cinnamon:
- Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon over the apple mixture. Cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the dish, complementing the sweetness of the apples and honey.
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Microwave:
- Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on high for approximately 90 seconds, or until the apples are cooked but still firm. The exact cooking time may vary depending on your microwave and the thickness of your apple slices.
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Serve:
- Once cooked to your liking, carefully remove the dish from the microwave. The aroma of warm apples and cinnamon will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to the breakfast table. Serve the hot buttered apples as a side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They pair perfectly with a variety of main courses, adding a touch of sweetness and warmth to any meal.
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Variations:
- For added texture and flavor, try sprinkling chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, over the hot buttered apples before serving. You can also drizzle a little extra honey or maple syrup on top for extra sweetness.
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Enjoy!
- Whether enjoyed on its own or served over granola or oatmeal for breakfast, these hot buttered apples are sure to become a family favorite. With their delicious flavor and quick preparation time, they’re the perfect way to start any day with a smile.
