Microwave Baked Apples in Coconut Caramel Sauce

Ingredients-

• ¼ cup coconut cream. I used Trader Joe’s coconut cream
• 1/8 cup jaggery
• ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
• 1 apple. I used a Macoun apple
• 2 dates, chopped fine
• 2 almonds, chopped fine
• 2 pistachios, chopped fine
• Dried berry mix (optional)

To make the Microwave Baked Apples with Coconut Caramel Sauce-

1. Combine the coconut cream and jaggery and heat it until it simmers gently and the jaggery is melted, about 1 minute. Add the cardamom powder and set aside.
2. Mix together the chopped dates, almonds and pistachios. In a microwave proof dish, place the cored apples and stuff them with the date and nut mixture.
3. Pour the coconut cream sauce over the apples and microwave for 5 minutes or until the apples are cooked and the sauce is caramelized to a golden color.
4. Remove from microwave and let cool for 2 minutes before serving. Top with the dried berries and frozen yogurt, if desired.

• Note- Microwave baking time is based on my 1100 W microwave and for 1 apple (2 servings). Timing may vary according to your microwave and the number of apples.