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Apple Crisp in a Mug

cooked Mug apple crisp.

5 from 2 reviews

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 microwave and enjoy.

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.
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Small pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Toss Apples - Add apples to mug and toss with brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. 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.
  4. Microwave - Microwave mug for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. The apples should be just tender and the crisp topping will be bubbly.
  5. 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.

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