My Favorite Microwave Recipes

Potato Nachos

2005-07-21T14:05:00.000-07:00

Cruisin the internet I found this great little recipe and thought I would pass it on.

Potato Nachos - Microwave
1 lg Fresh Idaho potato cut into 1/4-inch slices-Salt to taste (optional)1/4 c Taco sauce2 tb Chopped green chilies, drainedChopped green onion or sliced pitted ripe olives2/3 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
In microwave-safe pie plate or shallow baking dish arrange potatoes in single layer. Sprinkle lightly with salt; brush with half of the taco sauce. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; cook on High 4 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender, rotating dish once.
Brush with remaining taco sauce; sprinkle with green onion and cheese. Re-cover; cook on High l/2 to 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Shrimp Scampi

2005-07-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
4 servings

A delicious Seafood recipe, makes a fantastic main course dish, fast and easy to prepare, should take no more than 2 to 4 minutes to cook.

Shrimp Scampi

2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash of crushed red pepper
1 pound medium Shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt

In 10-inch baking dish, cook butter, garlic and crushed red pepper, covered on high heat for 2 minutes, stirring once. In same dish, arrange Shrimp with tails toward center; stir in lemon juice, wine, parsley, and salt. Cook, covered with waxed paper, on High 2 1/2 to 4 minutes just until Shrimp turn pink. Stir to coat Shrimp with butter mixture.

Micro Sticky Rolls

2005-07-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
6 servings

Here's a very fast and delicious Sticky Rolls recipe. great for those cool summer nights when you long for some comfort food. You may want to double or even triple this recipe.

Micro Sticky Rolls

1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated biscuits

First combine the brown sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon water in an 8 or 9 inch round microproof baking dish. Cook, uncovered, on Medium for 2 minutes, or until butter melts. Stir mixture and spread over bottom of pan. Sprinkle walnuts over top. Place the biscuits on top of mixture. Bake, uncovered, Medium for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the biscuits are firm and no longer doughy. Let stand about 2 minutes. Invert onto a flat serving plate.

Divinity Walnut Fudge

2005-07-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
36 to 40 pieces

Awesome fudge recipe for you today!

Divinity Walnut Fudge

2 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in 4 cup glass measure. Cook on High for 3 minutes. Stir thoroughly. Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes, or until a small amount of syrup dropped in cold water forms a hard ball. (250 F on candy thermometer. Do not leave thermometer in oven while cooking.) While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites in a large bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. When syrup is ready, pour in a very thin, slow stream into egg whites. Beat constantly with mixer on high. Add vanilla and beat 6 to 8 minutes, or until mixture is stiff and loses its shine. Fold in nuts and drop mixture by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. When cool, store in airtight container.

Enjoy

Raisin Spice Cookies

2005-07-11T07:55:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
4 to 5 dozen

Today feels like a good day for making cookies with the kids...its raining in our neck of the woods and the little ones are bored, so what better why to pass the time than gathering them all together and get them to help make up a batch of cookies.

Raisin Spice Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup cold coffee or milk
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Put butter in microproof mixing bowl. Cook on medium High for 60 seconds, or until melted. Add sugar, egg, and coffee to butter. Blend well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. Take a piece of cardboard, approximately 11 by 14 inches. Cover with wax paper. Drop 16 rounded teaspoons of batter on waxed paper. Cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until cookies are done. Rotate cardboard one half turn during cooking time. Remove cookies to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

With this recipe it is possible to make up extra batter and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Classic Apple Pie

2005-07-09T07:18:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 20 minutes
6 to 8 servings

The good old classic standby Apple Pie....this recipe uses both the microwave and conventional ovens. Basically using the micro speeds up the whole process while at the same time gives you a great tasting pie.

Classic Apple Pie

1 double crust unbaked pastry shell
7 medium cooking apples
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter Method
Place one crust in bottom of 9 inch glass pie plate. Trim, prick crust, and set aside. Reserve second crust. Pare, core, and slice apples (should make about 6 cups). Put apples in large bowl. Add sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Pour apple mixture into unbaked shell. Fit remaining crust over apples. Seal and flute edges; cut slits in top crust. Cook on HI for 10 minutes, or until apples are fork tender. While pie is cooking, preheat conventional oven to 450F When apples are tender, bake pie in conventional oven for 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

I like to serve this with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Fresh Rhubarb Betty

2005-07-08T07:25:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
6 to 8 servings

Seeing how its summer and rhubarb is in fresh supply thought I would toss this out your way.

Fresh Rhubarb Betty

6 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 3/4 cups soft bread cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine rhubarb, sugar, tapioca, lemon peel, and orange peel in a bowl. Set aside. Place butter in a 1 cup glass measure. Cover with waxed paper and cook on High for 60 seconds, or until butter melts. Pour butter over bread cubes in small bowl. Add vanilla and mix lightly. In a 1 1/2 quart microproof casserole, make alternate layers of rhubarb and bread cube mixture, ending with buttered bread cubes. Cover and cook on High for 5 minutes, or until rhubarb is cooked Serve warm or chilled.

Baked Apple Deluxe

2005-07-07T19:44:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
6 servings

Nice simple baked apple recipe.

Baked Apple Deluxe

6 baking apples
lemon juice
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 teaspoons butter

Wash apples and remove core, making generous cavity in each apple. Remove thin circle of peel around cavity and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix together almonds, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Fill cavities with mixture and place each apple in a 3 inch microproof custard cup. Put 2 tablespoons of water in cup around apple. Dot each apple with 1 teaspoon butter. Cook on High for 10 minutes Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

Serve with vanilla ice cream...delicious

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

2005-07-07T06:55:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 11 minutes
6 to 8 servings

One of my favorites for summer, just seems to go nice with the warm weather.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can (8 1/4 ounce) sliced pineapple
6 - 10 maraschino cherries, drained
1 package (9 ounce) yellow cake mix
whipped cream

Put butter and sugar in 8 inch round microproof baking dish. Cook on simmer Low for 2 minutes, or until butter is melted. Stir and spread evenly in bottom of dish. Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Arrange pineapple slices atop brown sugar and butter mixture. Dot with cherries. Prepare packaged cake mix according to directions, reducing required liquid by one tablespoon. Substitute 1/3 cup pineapple juice for part of liquid. Pour batter carefully into baking dish. Cook on simmer Low for 4 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn. Cook on simmer Low for 3 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 again. Cook on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream.

Krispie Marshmallow Treats

2005-07-06T18:59:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 4 minutes
30 servings

Here's a quick and inexpensive treat your kids will enjoy.

Krispie Marshmallow Treats

1 package (10 ounce) marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
5 cups toasted rice cereal Method
Set power select on high. In large glass bowl, heat marshmallows and butter 3 - 4 minutes, stirring twice until smooth. Add cereal and stir to coat well. Press into greased oblong baking dish. Cool; cut into squares to serve.

2005-07-06T06:51:00.000-07:00

Tatal cooking time: 4 minutes
4 to 6 dozen servings

Thought I would add in a nice little cookie recipe to the mix.

Raisin Spice Drops

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup cold coffee or milk
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Put butter in microproof mixing bowl. Cook on roast Medium High for 60 seconds, or until melted. Add sugar, egg, and coffee to butter. Blend well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. Take a piece of cardboard, approximately 11 by 14 inches. Cover with wax paper. Drop 16 rounded teaspoons of batter on waxed paper. Cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until cookies are done. Rotate cardboard one half turn during cooking time. Remove cookies to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

Deluxe Pecan Pie

2005-07-05T21:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time:26 minutes
6 to 8 servings

I dont make Pecan Pie often but when I do I have found this recipe to consistently provide awesome results.

Deluxe Pecan Pie

1 unbaked 9 inch pie pastry shell
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves

Cook pastry shell according to directions. Set aside. Put butter in microproof mixing bowl. Cook on High for 1 minute, or until melted. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell. Cook on simmer or Low for 25 minutes, or until almost set in the center. Cool before serving.

I like to serve this with good old vanilla ice cream.

Peach Supreme

2005-07-05T07:08:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
4 servings

Looking for something fast and tasty? Well try this recipe out.

Peach Supreme
INGREDIENTS

4 large canned peach halves
1 1/4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar
Vanilla ice cream

Drain peaches thoroughly. Place in a 1 quart microproof baking dish. Put 1/4 teaspoon butter in center of each peach. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar on each peach half. Bake, uncovered on High for 3 minutes, or until hot. Serve warm with a small scoop of ice cream in center of each peach half.

For a delicious lite dessert it doesn't get any easier than this.

Lemon Meringue Pie

2005-07-04T17:28:00.000-07:00

total cooking time: 4 minutes
6 to 8 servings

Nothing in my book beats a really good lemon meringue pie, i sometimes think I could live off of these. This recipe makes a really great pie.

Lemon Meringue Pie
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1/3 cup Cornstarch
1 1/2 cups Boiling water
3 Egg yolks, beaten or3/4 cup Egg beaters
3 tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Grated lemon peel
1 Baked 9 inch pie crust

Mix sugar and cornstarch thoroughly in a 1 quart glass measuring bowl Stir in water. Cook in micro 2 1/2 minutes on high. Stir. Continue cooking 1 minute on high, or until thick. stir after 30 seconds. Beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks or egg beaters, then put into mixture in glass measuring bowl. Cook in micro 30 seconds on High. Blend butter, lemon juice, lemon peel into mixture in glass measuring bowl. Cool, pour into baked pie shell. Cover with meringue and brown top under broiler in oven for a few minutes.

Delicious

Devil Made Me Do It Food Cake

2005-07-04T15:59:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 18 minutes
8 servings

Ok, the devil didn't make me do it, this is just a good old fashioned Davil's food Cake done microwave style. Its quick,easy and delicious.

Devil Made Me Do It Food Cake

2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten

Grease bottoms of two 8 inch round microproof cake pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper cut to size. Set aside. In large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In separate large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Put 1 cup water in 2 cup glass measure. Cook on HI for 2 1/2 minutes, or until water boils. Stir water, buttermilk, and eggs into creamed mixture. Beat well. Add all dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour batter equally into prepared cake pans. Cook, one pan at a time, on low for 8 minutes. Rotate pan one quarter turn. Cook on HI for 1 to 2 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Remove waxed paper. Let cool thoroughly before frosting.

I usually put a cream cheese frosting between the layers and like to use a chocolate frosting on the outside.

Peanut Butter Fudgelicious

2005-07-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 3 minutes
42 servings

Continuing on with the dessert/sweets theme, this is an absolute family favorite around our house.

Peanut Butter Fudgelicious

1 Bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
1 Jar smooth or crunchy peanut butter (12 oz)
1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-proof bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter on High
for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir will. Add milk, stirring until well blended. Pour mixture into 8 x 8 inch pan, lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate to chill.

Hide some away, because I can guarntee it wont last long.

Pecan Carrot Cake

2005-07-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 24 minutes
8 servings

Another favorite with a twist, adding a few pecans to this classic carrot cake recipe gives it a whole new taste sensation.

Pecan Carrot Cake

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups cooking oil
3 cups carrots cut in 1 inch slices
2 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Method
Lightly oil 12 cup fluted microproof cake mold. Dust with sugar. Set aside. Put eggs and oil in electric blender container. Blend on high. While blending, add carrots. When carrots reach grated consistency, add 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pecans. Blend until pecans are chopped. In large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining sugar. Add blender ingredients. Stir. Pour into prepared cake mold and cook on simmer or low for 15 minutes. Rotate dish one quarter turn at 3 to 4 minute intervals during cooking time. Cook on HI for 4 minutes. Rotate dish one quarter turn. Cook on HI for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cake tests done with toothpick. Let stand 10 minutes. Invert on cooling rack or serving plate. Cool completely. Drizzle on powderd sugar glaze or frost with cream cheese topping.

Dreamy Cheesecake

2005-07-02T23:28:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 10 minutes
8 servings

Yes you can...make a cheesecake using your microwave, its easy and delicious just try this excellent recipe and I know you will be impressed.

Dreamy Cheesecake

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
9 inch graham cracker crumb crust, baked

Set power select at Medium. Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth; stir in sour cream. Pour mixture into prepared crust; heat 8 to 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

I pour a strawberry or cherry fruit topping over the cheesecake when serving but you could use just about any topping you want.

Apple Fudge Brownies

2005-07-02T08:10:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 14 minutes
makes 16 brownies

Digging through my file of microwave desserts I came across this little gem. Everybody likes brownies right? Well this one adds a little twist to the mix which makes a great favorite even better.

Apple Fudge Brownies

1/2 cup butter
2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped apple

Set power select on High. In large glass bowl, heat butter and chocolate 1 - 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in sugar, applesauce, eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking powder and soda; stir in apple. Set power select at medium. Heat 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes, cool uncovered, 10 minutes. Store, covered, until ready to serve.

Enjoy them while they last, which I am guessing wont be long.

Rhubarb Betty

2005-07-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes
6 to 8 servings

Continuing on the dessert theme I've started, here is a really nice simple to make Rhubarb recipe...best to use fresh Rubarb as I used some frozen once and was not happy with the results.

Rhubarb Betty

6 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 3/4 cups soft bread cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine rhubarb, sugar, tapioca, lemon peel, and orange peel in a bowl. Set aside. Place butter in a 1 cup glass measure. Cover with waxed paper and cook on High for 60 seconds, or until butter melts. Pour butter over bread cubes in small bowl. Add vanilla and mix lightly. In a 1 1/2 quart microproof casserole, make alternate layers of rhubarb and bread cube mixture, ending with buttered bread cubes. Cover and cook on High for 5 minutes, or until rhubarb is cooked Serve warm or chilled.

Pumpkin Pie with Yogurt

2005-06-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 5 minutes
4 to 6 servings

If you love pumpkin pie you will love this recipe, adding yogurt gives this pie a rich velvety taste and texture.

Pumpkin Pie with Yogurt

1/4 cup butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package frozen whipped topping
1 package vanilla yogurt

Put butter in 9 inch glass pie plate. Cook on High for 45 to 60 seconds, or until melted. Add crumbs and sugar; mix. Press mixture into sides and bottom of pie plate. Cook on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until heated. Rotate dish once during cooking time. Put pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into a large microproof bowl. Combine and cook on Hi for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to boil. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cover from frozen whipped topping and cook on defrost for 1 minute, or until it begins to thaw. Stir carefully. Fold thawed topping and yogurt into cooled pumpkin mixture. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate about 4 hours, or until set

Delicious!!!

Pineapple Lemony Creme

2005-06-30T13:39:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 6 minutes

In keeping with my dessert theme I have going on thought I would give you a recipe for a nice lite cirtusy tasting dessert.

Pineapple Lemony Creme

3/4 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs, separated
1 package (3 ounce) cream cheese, cubed

Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, pineapple, and 2/3 cup water in 4 cup glass measure. Cook, uncovered, on HI for 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture boils. Stir twice during cooking time. Stir in lemon peel, juice, and beaten egg yolks, then stir in cream cheese. Cook uncovered, on medium low for 1 minute. Beat with electric mixer to blend in cream cheese. Cool. Beat egg whites until frothy and gradually add 1/4 cup sugar until peaks form. Fold into cooled pudding. Spoon into dessert dishes and refrigerate until served.

AppleCran Crunch

2005-06-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 19 minutes
6 servings

Apples and Cranberries what a great combo.

AppleCran Crunch

1 cup sugar
2 cups chopped cranberries
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 cup water

Combine sugar, 1 cup water, cranberries, and apples in a buttered 2 quart microproof casserole or baking dish. Cover and cook on High for 10 minutes. In a bowl, mix together oats, sugar, flour and salt. Cut in butter using 2 knives to make a coarse mixture. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over top of cranberry mixture. Cover and cook on High for 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, on High for 4 minutes, or until apples are done. Let stand 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

I like to serve this with some whipped cream.
Yield: 6 servings

Sticky Buns

2005-06-29T15:41:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
6 servings

Feel like posting nothing but dessert recipes for the next little while seeing as I have a huge sweet tooth. Thought I would start off with an all time favorite: STICKY BUNS.

Sticky Buns

1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 can (8 ounce) refrigerated biscuits
1 tablespoon water

Combine brown sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon water in an 8 inch round microproof baking dish. Cook, uncovered, on Medium for 2 minutes; or until butter melts. Stir mixture and spread over bottom of pan. Sprinkle nuts over top. Place biscuits on top of mixture. Bake, uncovered, on Medium for 4 to 5 minutes; or until biscuits are firm and no longer doughy. Let stand about 2 minutes. Invert onto a flat serving plate.

I love these right out of the micro slathered with butter...ummmm

Cinny Apple Rings

2005-06-29T15:30:00.000-07:00

Total cooking time: 7 minutes
4 servings

This make a great light and refreshing dessert or after dinner snack.

Cinny Apple Rings

3 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Honey
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
4 medium Cooking apples; unpeeled, cored, and cut into 1/2" rings

Place butter in a 12" x 8" x 2" baking dish. Microwave on High for 60 seconds or until butter melts. Stir in lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon.
Place apple slices in butter mixture, turning to coat both sides. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender, giving dish a half-turn after 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.