Microwave Cinnamon Apple Slices: A Quick and Healthy Dessert Recipe
Craving a warm, sweet treat without the hassle? These microwave cinnamon apple slices are the ultimate healthy dessert! Made with sliced apples, cinnamon, Splenda, water, and a touch of cornstarch, this recipe comes together in minutes. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or after-dinner indulgence.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Faster Cooking Time: Sliced apples cook even quicker than whole ones!
- Even Flavor Distribution: Each slice is perfectly coated with cinnamon sweetness.
- Healthy and Simple: Naturally sweetened with Splenda and packed with the goodness of apples.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work best)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Splenda (or sweetener of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Slice the Apple: Wash and core the apple, then slice it into thin, even wedges. Need a quick and easy way to slice your apples? Check out this handy apple wedger on Amazon here!
- Prepare the Cinnamon Mixture:
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, Splenda, and cornstarch. - Assemble in a Bowl:
Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the slices and toss to coat evenly. Add the water to the bottom of the bowl. - Microwave:
Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a lid. Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, or until the apple slices are tender. Stir halfway through for even cooking. - Serve:
Let the apple slices cool slightly. Drizzle the cooking liquid over the top before serving. Enjoy plain or with a topping like Greek yogurt, granola, or whipped cream.
Tips for Perfect Microwave Cinnamon Apple Slices
- Uniform Slicing: Cut the apple slices evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Optional Add-Ins: Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Toppings: Sprinkle with chopped nuts or raisins for added texture.
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Baked Apple - Microwave Version
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple
- 1 packet splenda
- 1 tsp water
- 1./4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Wash and core the apple, then slice it into thin, even wedges.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, Splenda, and cornstarch.
- Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the slices and toss to coat evenly. Add the water to the bottom of the bowl.
- Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a lid. Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, or until the apple slices are tender. Stir halfway through for even cooking.
- Let the apple slices cool slightly. Drizzle the cooking liquid over the top before serving. Enjoy plain or with a topping like Greek yogurt, granola, or whipped cream.
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I tried it once.it’s really good taste, yummy.
Why do we use cornstarch
Just made it. Very good ❤️. Thanks
That sounds like a great modification! I must try that
Oh my goodness, this is delicious! Just like apple pie – I don’t like the pastry part anyway! I topped it with greek yogurt mixed with caramel skinny syrup. YUM!
You could try it! The Splenda I use is the Splenda naturals which is made from Stevia
Wondering if I could use stevia instead and if the flavor would still be good?
Why did you use the cornstarch?
Hi Amanda,
I bake a Rome Apple in the oven with 2 tsp brown sugar. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on each, Bake in a dish with a little water on bottom of dish. I’m assuming this is only 2 smart points. Am I correct?
Hi Jessica! A quick little stir before popping into the microwave is all you need. I will update the post to reflect that. Thank you!
Silly question but for the cornstarch do you sprinkle it over the apples like with the sugar? I wasn’t sure about that step.
Thanks for the inspiration! I added steel cut oats for a “crumble” effect.
Easiest recipe ever! Perhaps something even I can cook without messing it up ;-)
We do this recipe frequently! It’s so good. For a real treat, top with 1 tablespoon of granola immediately before serving. It’s like apple crisp, without the guilt.
Hi Tracy! This post has been circulating on Pinterest for quite a few years now. When originally created, the recipe was 2 points. I’ve updated the post some time ago to remove that information. Sorry for any confusion!
I really dont get where the points come from apple is freeand I use stevia cinnamonnis free water is free and its only a1/4 tsp corn starch so where are the 2 points? Im going to have to take this to my meeting!
So does the two points come from the cornstarch?
There are points because it is cooked. Its’ properties change a bit. But 2 points is not a big deal.
Under Smart Points, the WW Recipe Builder gives this 0 points. Smart Points makes a lot of difference. Some things have more points and others less from their previous programs. I pretty much double check everything, especially if it just says “points” and doesn’t specify that it’s Smart Points.
Silly recipe…this should be no points if you follow new WW smart points…Fruit is FREE!!!
Excellent recipe ….I am enjoying this delicious treat right now!! ?
Ah, I see. Well then I don’t like recipe builder. LOL~ If I eat a medium apple it’s 0 points, but if I use it in a recipe it’s 3 points. Kind of disappointing, but I made the apple yesterday anyway…delicious.
When all of the ingredients were put in as a “recipe” in the builder, it came out to 2 points.
Love baked apples. I’m wondering though, where do the 2 points come from?
You’re welcome Katrina!! :)
Saw this recipe and just had to try it. Just got a bag of red apples yesterday so it was meant to be. It was AMAZING and the kids loved it too! Thanks for posting.
These look great for a snack, as a side or on top of pork chops! If nothing else, the smell is amazing!
Easy and delicious! And a great portion size. I have issues with portions :(
That looks really delicious. Looks like it is a healthy snack
This is a perfect fall recipe. Its sweet and delicious but you don’t have to feel guilty about it.
Thanks for the tip on the best kind of apple to use. It does sound good/tasty.
These look so easy to make! I love that they are only 2 points.
This sounds delicious! I love finding new recipes that the boys will love as well.
Amazing and easy recipe for baked apples! I’m going to add this to our menu plan next week!
I bet my husband would love this. He is all about some apples.
Mmm, this looks very yummy! I love that it’s soo healthy too.
This looks delicious. I will have to go get some apples so that i can make some. I bet it smells wonderful.
My aunt-in-law has an apple orchard on their farm. So we get tons of apples every year. This is one of the things we do with them. So simple and makes such a wonderful treat.
I always love apples this time of year! Warm and sweet, delicious anytime!
What a delightfully sweet, quick, and healthy snack! My husband is a baked apple lover and I know he will enjoy this!
I love how easy thee Baked Apples are to make. They would be a great, quick snack when I’m trying to eat better on a busy, hectic day!
This is one of my favorite snacks. I really love them!
I love Baked Apples – yum. These sounds so tasty!
Gosh. i may have to lick the screen. that looks so good.
I enjoy warm sweet apples. Perfect with pork chops.
What a great idea. So making that. Looks like a great snack. I love warm apples.
Apples and cinnamon is a match made in heaven! Great thing I have all the ingredients. Now heading to the kitchen!
I love baked apples and even more, the simplicity of this recipe! The apples look amazing!
Yum! These look so good! And only two points!
I love baked apples. I need to try this, because I have never made them in the microwave before.
I see dessert for Christmas dinner this year! Why waste time and space in the oven when I can make these as individual desserts for everyone. I love it!
This can’t be much easier! It sounds fantastic and I like how it is figure-friendly.
This is the best recipe ever. It could not be any simpler, and it looks delicious.
I’ve never tried this with splenda. I’ll have to give it a shot next time I make these!
Yum looks so good and easy! Delicious I will need to try this!
Quick, easy, and delicious sounds exactly like my kind of recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Don’t know why but the only way I can eat apple is just the fruit, I don’t like it in pies or with anything on it. These recipes always tempt me though because they look so good! :-)
That sounds SO good! I love how easy this is to make.