Yummy (and Quick!) Fall Treat - (Microwaved) Baked Apples!

We are getting into the fall mood at our house... Halloween decorations are up, the orange clothes are out (for Aedan anyway!) and we are ready for autumn comfort foods like soups, ciders, and yummy baked treats!

Unfortunately, fall is also our busiest season so time is often limited. We try to find reasonably healthy and easy treats for family evenings. I was really excited when I realized I could make baked apples (one of our favorites!) in the microwave in under 5 minutes!!!

Ingredients:

- 4 apples, cubed (peel if desired)

- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, and then microwave for an additional 2 minutes.

This is also a great recipe for applesauce. Follow the same recipe (or double it) and then put the finished product into a food processor.

Cinnamon Chips

I love cinnamon apples, pears, etc in the Fall, so today we tried something new and it was a success! I am always happy to find a lower-guilt level desert. This is super easy too!
I used whole wheat carb-balance tortilla. Cut them in pieces. Then spray them with Pam spray and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 400 for 10-13 minutes, and there ya go! Yummy, healthy cinnamon chips.