Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    Apples -- (4 to 5)
     1/3  Cup           Maple Syrup
   3      Tablespoons   Butter
   1      Pinch         Allspice -- (optional)

Preparation:

Place in a 9 inch (23 cm) pie plate (ceramic or Pyrex) the maple syrup, butter and allspice. Microwave 3 minutes on HIGH. Peel and core apples, cut each in four. Roll in the hot syrup. Microwave 3 minutes on HIGH. Turn the apple quarters. Microwave 4-5 minutes on HIGH. Serve hot or cold, but do not refrigerate. Note: We add slivered almonds to the maple syrup, butter and allspice.