This Individual Apple Crisp in a Mug uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. An easy single serving dessert! Top a chopped apple with a simple oat-based crisp topping. Microwave, maybe top with a scoop of ice-cream and enjoy!
Why I Love This Individual Apple Crisp Mug:
- Single Serve Dessert - Perfect when you want a sweet treat, without making a whole dessert.
- Ready in 5 Minutes - This mug apple crisp doesn't get any quicker to make!
- Tender Apples and Crunchy Topping - The combination of soft, tender apples and the crispy oat topping can't be beat!
Ingredients:
- Apple - I prefer to use a baking apple like Granny Smith, but you can use any apple for this recipe.
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg - optional, but I like the extra flavor it adds
- Brown Sugar - light or dark brown sugar work
- Butter - you can use salted or unsalted butter
- All-Purpose Flour
- Classic Rolled Oats
How to Make this Recipe:
Check out this Quick Video
Step by Step Instructions
It takes only 5 minutes to make a warm individual apple crisp in a mug!
- Chop Apple - Peel and chop up the apple into small pieces. The smaller the pieces, the more tender they will be. If you like your apples to have more of a bite, then cut them a little larger.
- Toss with Sugar and Spices - Add to microwave safe mug and toss with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar (if using).
- Make Crisp Topping - In a small bowl, melt the butter. Mix the melted butter with brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Top the apples with the oat crumble mixture.
- Microwave - Microwave the mug for 2 - 2 ½ minutes. The apples should be tender and the crisp topping should be bubbling.
- Enjoy - Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Any standard size (8 ounces or larger) coffee mug works! This apple crisp will cook down as the apples cook, so it's okay if the recipe fills up to the brim of your mug. Unlike other mug cakes, this one does not rise and expand as it cooks. The most important piece is to use a mug that is microwave safe!
Because you eat the crisp right out of the mug, you do not need to grease. Although, if you want easier clean up you could spray with cooking spray before cooking. I do not grease and instead just soak the mug in some warm soapy water for a few minutes before cleaning to remove any cooked on bits.
This recipe is written for one apple crisp, but you can easily double it to make two! You can chop up two apples and divide between two mugs. You can do the same with the crumble topping - mix up a double batch and divide between the two mugs. It’s best to microwave them separately, though.
Equipment Needed:
- Microwave-Safe Mug - Use a standard size (8oz or larger) microwave safe mug. If you don't have a mug, you can use another microwave-safe dish to cook.
- Peeler - I like to peel the apple. If you don't have a peeler, you can carefully use a sharp knife to remove the apple skin or you can leave the skin on if you don't mind the texture.
Serving Ideas:
This recipe is perfect on its own! To take it up a notch, try topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or some fresh whipped cream.
Recipe Tips:
- Cook Time Varies - Microwaves have different strengths which will impact the cook time. I recommend you check the crisp after about 1.5 minutes then add more time, as needed. If you make it in a more shallow dish vs the mug, then it will also cook faster.
- Apple Pieces Size - If you want your apples to have more of a 'bite' then cut the pieces larger. If you want them super soft, then cut them smaller.
Other Microwave Mug Recipes:
- 3-Ingredient Nutella Mug Cake - Such an easy single serving chocolate treat.
- Hot Cocoa Mug Cake - Hot chocolate in cake form is a fun single serving dessert. Don’t forget the warm, gooey marshmallows on top.
- Molten Chocolate Cake - Super chocolatey and gooey in the middle.
- Mug Rice Krispie Treat - Just 3 ingredients and 1 minute in the microwave. A Microwave Mug Rice Krispie Treat is a favorite by both kids and adults
- Sugar Cookie - Mix in your favorite sprinkles for a festive, sweet treat!
- Chocolate Chip Cookie - One mug cookie that cooks in under 60 seconds and is ready to be topped with some ice-cream or served with a glass of milk.
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Mug Apple Crisp
This Individual Apple Crisp in a Mug uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. An easy single serving dessert! Top a chopped apple with a simple oat-based crisp topping then pop in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Apples
- 1 medium apple - peeled and chopped up into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar - light or dark brown sugar works. Optional if you want a sweeter crisp.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Small pinch of ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter - salted or unsalted works
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar - light or dark brown sugar works
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Small pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Chop Apple - Peel and chop up the apple into small pieces. The smaller the pieces, the more tender they will be. If you like your apples to have more of a bite, then leave them slightly larger.
- Toss Apples - Add apples to mug and toss with brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Crisp Topping - In a small bowl, melt the butter (about 30 seconds in the microwave). Stir in the brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Top the apples with the crisp mixture.
- Microwave - Microwave mug for 2 - 2 ½ minutes. The apples should be just tender and the crisp topping will be bubbly.
- Enjoy - Allow to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Notes
Cook Time Varies - Microwaves have different strengths which will impact the cook time. I recommend you check the crisp after about 1.5 minutes then add more time, as needed. If you make it in a more shallow dish vs the mug, then it will also cook faster.
Apple Pieces Size - If you want your apples to have more of a 'bite' then cut the pieces larger. If you want them super soft, then cut them smaller.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 509
- Sugar: 39.4 g
- Sodium: 11.4 mg
- Fat: 23.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 71.2 g
- Fiber: 7.7 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 61.1 mg
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Katie says
I love apple crisp and this satisfied my craving!
★★★★★