Description
Enjoy a warm, comforting single-serving dessert with this Easy Microwave Apple Crisp in a Mug recipe. Featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oatmeal crisp, this quick and simple treat is perfect for a cozy fall snack or dessert made effortlessly in your microwave.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 1 small apple (any variety), peeled and sliced thin
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon flour
Crisp Topping
- 2 tablespoons softened butter (not melted)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced apple with melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour. Mix well until the apple slices are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Make the crisp topping: In another bowl, mix the softened butter with flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use a fork to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble layers: In a microwave-safe mug, bowl, or ramekin, layer half of the apple mixture at the bottom. Sprinkle half of the crisp topping over the apples. Repeat by adding the remaining apples and topping with the rest of the crisp mixture.
- Microwave to cook: Place the assembled mug in the microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. The crisp topping should be lightly golden and the apples soft but not mushy. Use oven mitts when removing, as it will be very hot.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the apple crisp cool for a minute or two before eating. Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- This recipe serves one, making it perfect for an individual dessert treat.
- You can use any apple variety; sweeter apples like Fuji or Gala will yield a naturally sweeter crisp.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Make sure the butter for the topping is softened and not melted to achieve the best crumbly texture.
- Be cautious when taking the mug out of the microwave as it retains heat and can be very hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
