Fill the core hole with spices and fruit. This is traditionally cinnamon and raisins, although you can make variations - see "Tips" for suggestions. The amount of raisins you use depends on the size of the core. Sub For Coconut Oil. If you're using other fruit, you will obviously wish to reduce the amount of raisins used. Add a pinch of cinnamon to taste, and a pinch of fresh nutmeg. Place a pat of butter or alternative on the top of the core hole. Don't use a lot, just enough to cover the hole - a quarter to a half a tablespoon is sufficient.
Add a few sprinkles of sugar or drops of syrup to the top of the raisins. If you do not want to add any sweetener, skip this step. Ensure that you have chosen a sweeter variety of apple if you do not wish to use a sweetener. Drop a tablespoon of water into the bowl. This will add the moisture needed to keep the apple moist as it bakes, so that it doesn't come out dry. This will also provide a little apple juice at the bottom of the bowl, which adds a lot of flavor. Bake the apple. Oven - Set oven to moderate: 3.
F / 1. 80ÂșC / gas mark 4. Bake apples for 1 hour, or until they feel tender when pierced with a fork. It is important to check regularly and add more water to prevent the apples from drying out as they bake.
Alternatively, if you haven't time or patience to keep checking, place aluminum foil over a pan for 3. Some people claim that the aluminum spoils the taste of the apples though, so you may wish to consider this.
Keep the foil shiny side down if you use this method. Microwave - Although some people frown upon the use of a microwave, it's not just for frozen dinners, nor is it a sign of laziness. Cranberry Bread Pudding. You really cannot predict how long it'll take in the microwave, it depends on how hard the apple is. The apple decides for itself! Most apples take at least 1. After it cooks for five minutes, microwave it at intervals of 3.
When the apple is soft and the skin is softer, it's done! Take out the apple and let it cool off for a few minutes. Don't try to eat it right away, because it will be extremely hot. Some people like cream or whipped cream (or even ice cream) on top.
Be sure to cut up the apple, or you'll wind up with the whole apple in your mouth after taking one bite!