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Single Serve Microwave Apple Crisp Recipe

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This Single Serve Apple Crisp is a quick and cozy dessert that can be made entirely in the microwave in just 5 minutes. Featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery oat crisp, it's a perfect treat when you want something warm and satisfying without a lot of fuss or cleanup.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 1 large apple – peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or water
  • Pinch fine salt

Apple Crisp Topping

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cold butter
  • 2 Tbsp rolled or quick oats (not steel cut)
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking flour
  • 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apple with brown sugar and cinnamon. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with lemon juice or water to create a slurry, then add it to the apple mixture and stir well. Leave some room in the bowl to stir the apples as they cook.
  2. Cook Apples: Microwave the apple mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the apples are fork-tender. This usually takes about 2 minutes depending on your microwave and apple slice size. Optionally, transfer the cooked apples to a ramekin.
  3. Make Topping: In another small bowl, melt the butter on medium power in the microwave, taking care to cover it to avoid splattering. Add oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the melted butter and stir until combined.
  4. Assemble and Cook Crisp: Spoon the topping evenly over the cooked apples in the ramekin or microwave-safe bowl. Microwave again for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent bubbling over.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the apple crisp cool for a couple of minutes before eating to avoid burns. For an extra treat, add a scoop of ice cream on top before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust microwave times based on your microwave's wattage and the thickness of apple slices.
  • You can use lemon juice or water in the cornstarch slurry; lemon juice adds a slight brightness.
  • Cover the bowl when melting butter in the microwave to avoid splatters.
  • Allow the dessert to cool slightly before eating to prevent scalding your mouth.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and oats labeled GF.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cozykitchenbymaya.com/single-serve-microwave-apple-crisp-recipe/