Microwave Baked Apple
["2 large apples (any variety except Red Delicious)", "2 tsp. butter or margarine", "2 Tbsp. water", "2 tsp. raisins (optional)", "4 tsp. brown sugar"]
["Core apples, leaving blossom end intact.", "(Using small end of melon ball tool works nicely.)", "Peel away skin from top of apple about 1/4 of the way to prevent bursting.", "Fill apples with brown sugar, butter and raisins.", "Add a dash of cinnamon on top.", "Add 2 Tbsp. of water to dish.", "Cook covered in microwave dish on High about 5 minutes.", "Cook until apples are tender.", "Serve plain or with ice cream."]
["apples", "butter", "water", "raisins", "brown sugar"]