Marzipan & mincemeat apples

• Bramley apples↗2medium
• marzipan85g g
• mincemeat↗8 tbsp tbsp
• lemon↗1small

  finely grated zest and juice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut the apples in half widthways. Remove and discard cores, then stand the apples in a microwave-safe dish. Break the marzipan into small chunks and mix with the mincemeat and lemon zest. Spoon into the centre of the apples and pour over the lemon juice.

2. 2

   Cover the dish with cling film, pierce several times and microwave on High for 4½ minutes. If you don't have a turntable and the apples are not cooking evenly, turn the dish halfway through.

3. 3

   Remove the cling film and leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.