Single Survival
Microwave
Period: ________
Kitchen Number: __________
Microwave Baked Apples
Yield: 4 small apples
Ingredients:
Equipment needed:
4 small Granny Smith apples
1/4 C brown sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
4 carmels
2 T butter
Optional- Spoonful Granola
Optional-Dollop cool whip
Circle items needed on your tray
Directions:
1. Core the apples using a paring knife, leaving the bottom intact.
Carve the center out like a pumpkin, angling inward with the knife.
Spoon out the center once the circle is cut with the knife.
Circle what goes on your tray!
2. In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon the
sugar mixture into the apples
3. Place a caramel inside each of the apples too
4. Set ½ T of butter on top of each apple. Place the apples in a deep
casserole dish and cover loosely with plastic wrap or paper towel.
5. Microwave for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Let the apples sit for a
couple of minutes before serving. (VERY hot!)
6. Serve with a dollop of cool whip and/or granola if desired
Post-Lab Questions
Cooking Techniques used:
How does this recipe relate to the current unit?
Rate the recipe on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest).
Then describe using complete sentences & accurate description words!
Appearance
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Taste
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Texture
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Reflection Ideas:
What we’d like best about today’s lab …
What worked well in our group today …
Next cooking lab, our group could improve by …
Pre-Lab Questions
Group Member
Lab Leader
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Job Title
Absent?
Lab Leader- ingredients,
Post-lab writing, Sign off
1. What are the first few things you will do when you get to your kitchen before you
will even begin to cook/prep?
2. What utensil will you use to core the apples? Explain this process.
3. Which ingredients go inside the apple?
4. How will you measure ½ T of butter to place on top of the apples?
5. How long will the apples be in the microwave for?
6. What can you add, if you want, to your apple after it is cooked?
7. What is the standard watt amount for a microwave? (in your notes)
8. What could happen if you cover the container with foil instead of plastic wrap?
Foods Lab Clean Up Checklist
Period:______
Assign Member
to Each
Lab Leader:
Counter:
Sink/Stove
Lower Cabinets:
Drawers:
Top Shelves:
Kitchen # ______
Tasks Completed
Self- Check
Off
This person is in charge of reviewing the check list &
making sure each part is completed. Sign below to
confirm check list is completed accurately by all
members.
Visibly clean and dry; no food seen or felt
Sanitized with chemical cleaning spray
Kitchen aid mixer wiped down and unplugged
Dish rags and towels in dirty laundry bin
Drain is clear of food and items
Sink clean and dried
Range grills removed and cleaned
Top, front, and side of stove cleaned
Stove and oven turned OFF
All equipment in correct location by labels
Equipment is stacked neatly, and dried completely
Exterior of cabinets are cleaned and wiped down
Full set measuring cups stacked in order
Full set measuring spoons stacked inside cups
All equipment in correct location (color,#)
Kitchen caddy is neat and in place
All equipment in correct location by labels
X
Failure to perform any of the above tasks will lose points for your entire group!
Remember, this is a GROUP grade…WORK TOGETHER!!
Lab Leader Signature: ______________________
Teacher Signature: (must be before bell rings) _________________________