Wash hands with soap and water.

Wash apples and remove core.

Cut a thin slice off bottom of each apple to form a flat surface. Place apples in a microwave-safe baking dish.

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small dish. Spoon mixture into center of apples.

Cover wax paper and microwave on high power 6 to 10 minutes or until apples are soft.

One pound apples = 3 medium apples = 3 cups sliced apples. This is good information to know at the grocery store.

Favorite varieties of apples for baking are Jonathan, Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Golden Delicious. Any tart apple works well.

Arrange the apples around the outside edge of the dish for more even cooking in the microwave.