Description
This quick and delicious 10-minute microwave apple crisp for one features a lightly sweetened apple filling topped with crunchy, buttery oat crumbles. Perfect for a cozy fall dessert or a simple treat, it combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with the ease of microwave cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Topping
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon old-fashioned rolled oats
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
Apple Filling
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice blend
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oats, and salt together. Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Microwave on high power, stirring every 30 seconds, for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is golden and fragrant. Transfer the topping to a plate and let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.
- Make the Apple Filling: In the now-empty microwave-safe bowl, combine the apple pieces, sugar, flour, lemon juice (if using), and cinnamon. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple is softened and the juices have thickened slightly.
- Assemble and Serve: Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the warm apple filling. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick microwave apple crisp.
Notes
- This recipe is a perfect single-serve fall dessert with a balance of sweet, tart apple filling and buttery oat topping.
- The optional lemon juice adds brightness to the apple filling but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use brown sugar for a richer flavor or granulated sugar for a lighter sweetness.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the microwave wattage.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
