Fast-Baked Apples with Oatmeal Streusel

1. 1

   Core apples, cutting out a 1 1/4-inch diameter cylinder from center of each, almost but not all the way through to bottom.

2. 2

   Remove peel about one-third of the way down from top.

3. 3

   Place apples in shallow 1 1/2-quart ceramic casserole or 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish.

4. 4

   In small bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, dates, and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Fill each cored apple with equal amounts of oat mixture.

6. 6

   (Mixture will spill over top of apples.)

7. 7

   Place 1/2 teaspoon margarine or butter on top of filling in each apple.

8. 8

   Cook apples, covered, on Medium-High (70 percent power) until tender, 12 to 14 minutes, turning each apple halfway through cooking time.

9. 9

   Spoon cooking liquid from baking dish over apples to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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