Making A Baked Apple

Reviewing target words in, out, empty and full; developing cooking and measuring skills; discovering healthy foods

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Materials

• apple
• bowl
• oven safe dish
• knife
• brown sugar
• cinnamon
• butter
• water
• oven (regular or microwave)

Completion

• Ask the child to put the apple in a small bowl
• Together fill the bowl with water until it is full
• Scrub the apple with a child's hands. While touching the apple ask the child to tell you how it feels.
• Ask the child to take the apple out of the bowl
• Empty the bowl of water in the sink
• Explain that you will be baking the apple for the child to eat.

1. Remove the core of the apple making a hole about 3/4 inch wide. Place apple in a microwave or ovenproof dish.
2. Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (or natural maple syrup) and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and fill the core hole using fingers or a spoon.
3. Place a slice of butter on top of the filling.  Put 1 tablespoon of water into the bottom of the dish.
4. Bake in a 375-degree oven for about 30 minutes depending on the apple's size OR the apple can be covered with a paper towel and microwaved for 3 to 4 minutes
5. Take the apple out of the oven and eat it together

• Share that you care by explaining how to be careful around a hot oven or hot food. Explain that healthy foods are good for your bodies. We care about putting healthy foods into our bodies to make us feel good.
• Baked apples are a healthy food that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert.