Wash, core, peel, and slice apple into a small microwave oven dish (one that can withstand high temperatures).*  Sprinkle the apple with the cinnamon, brown sugar and dot with the butter.

     Bake in microwave for 2 minutes on High.  Stir the apple slices and return to oven turning dish one-quarter turn.  Cook on high for another minute or until desired doneness. Remove from microwave and let stand for a minute or two until juice becomes thick.

* If you prefer, core the apple and pare off the top near the core.  Stuff the middle with prunes, raisins, and other dried fruit like peaches and apricots.

Yield: 1 serving