What size of mug should I use?

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!

Do I need to grease the mug?

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.

Can I make more than one mug crisp?

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.

Individual Apple Crisp in a Mug | Kathleen's Cravings

Name: Apple Crisp in a Mug
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 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

Apple Crisp in a Mug

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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.

Author: Kathleen
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.
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

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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 1/2 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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