Individual Baked Apples
1 firm apple
2 tablespoons jam or fruit preserves
1 tablespoon apple juice or water
Core apple. Peel top one-third of apple; place, peeled end up, in microwave-safe baking dish. Fill center with jam.
Pour the juice in bottom of baking dish; cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper.
Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender.
Note: cooking time will vary by apple and oven; be prepared to try a couple of times to get it right.
