Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　Makes use of the microwave oven.

Ingredients

　　1/4 cup firmly packed dried apricots, chopped

　　1/4 cup chopped walnuts

　　1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

　　2 Granny Smith apples

　　1/4 cup fresh orange juice

　　In a small bowl combine well the apricots, the walnuts, the brown sugar, and the butter. Core the apples, making each opening large enough to hold half the apricot mixture, peel the top third of each apple, and fill the cavities with the apricot mixture. Arrange the apples in a deep 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe baking dish so that they do not touch one another or the sides of the dish, pour the orange juice around them, and microwave the apples, covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, on high power (100%) for 7 minutes. Pierce the plastic wrap with the tip of a sharp knife and let the apples stand, covered, for 5 minutes, or until they are tender.