Brown Sugar Baked Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium size McIntosh or Rome apples
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
ground cinnamon to taste
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Core apples, being sure not to cut all the way through.
Cut a thin crosswise slice from top of each.
Place apples on microwave-safe pie plate.
Cover with waxed paper and microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn once.
Meanwhile, mix sugar, water, flour and cinnamon in small bowl until smooth. Spoon evenly over apples; dot with butter.
Cover and microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and apples are barely tender.
Let stand 3 minutes until tender.
Spoon sauce from pie plate over apples.