2 med. sized cooking apple
1/4 c. maple flavored syrup
Cinnamon
Raisins or nuts

Peel and cut apples in half lengthwise. Remove core. Place apples in glass plate with rounded sides down. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour maple flavored syrup over apples. Cover plate with plastic wrap - leave a corner open. Microwave on High for 3 minutes.

Turn plate 1/4 turn - microwave 2 minutes more - until apples are tender. Remove plate and cover with aluminum foil for 5 minutes. Lift out each apple. Fill center of each apple with a few nuts or raisins. Serve while warm. Add vanilla ice cream if desired.