Microwave Mug Apple Crisp
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Each year, when fall rolls around, I get so excited for baking season! There is just nothing like cozying up in the kitchen to make homemade treats, with all of the seasons best ingredients. It goes without saying that one of the fall flavors we all know and love is apple. From Granny Smith to Red Delicious, and cooking varieties such as Bramley, there is no limit to our creativity. Now you can have an amazing apple dessert in minutes with my recipe for Microwave Mug Apple Crisp. You heard me right! Instead of making a traditional apple crisp I am making this classic recipe into a single serve, microwave mug treat.
This Microwave Mug Apple Crisp is perfect pretty much any time of day, a sweet breakfast, after school snack, or a late night treat! Just like me you probably have a few extra apples in your kitchen at this time of year. Instead of allowing them to perish, you can turn them into this comforting treat in under 10 minutes. To make my Microwave Mug Apple Crisp I simply dice up my apples and toss them in a bit of cinnamon and flour, just like a traditional apple crisp. I top my apple with a lovely crunchy topping made of oats, pecans, butter and sugar. You would not believe what these simple ingredients do when microwaved for just 2 minutes. The apples soften, and the crunchy topping crisps, and just like that, you have made the perfect, single serve, apple crisp.
If you like the sound of this recipe you’ll love my Microwave Mug Pecan Pie and Microwave Mug Pumpkin Pie. Happy micro-baking!
- 3 tablespoons (1 1/2oz/45g) butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 small apple , peeled diced
- ½ tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
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In a small bowl stir in the oats,flour, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and the salt.
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Stir in the melted butter to create the crisp topping
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Chop the apples small and toss them with the ½ tablespoon of flour, ½ tablespoon of the sugar, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
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Take a Microwaveable mug and fill with the apple. You can fill the mug because the apples cook down.
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Spoon the crisp mixture over the top.
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Microwave for 2- 2 ½ minutes. the apples should be bubbling and the whole thing will reduce in size. Cooking time is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary.
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Carefully remove from the microwave and let stand until cool enough to eat. Be careful because it's going to be really hot at first!
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Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream
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Cooking time will vary greatly depending on your microwave and the width and depth of the mug.
WW SmartPoints: 28
WW PointsPlus: 19
Cooking time will vary greatly depending on your microwave and the width and depth of the mug. The mugs I use are small, roughly 6oz (¾ /1 cup)
This pie can be made 24 hours in advance so you can have them ready for a party
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Oh my, Gemma, yet another hit! You gave me a perfect way to use a left-over Apple, thank you 🙏🏼
Could you please show us how to make raspberry cream cheese danishes in a mug?
Thank again for my new daily joy-In-a-mug ❤️
Grateful ,
Maya
Hi Maya,
well, that is a very specific request, and I will add it to my list, to see what we can do with it, to make it bigger and bolder!
thank you for being here with us,
Gemma 🙂
Thanks so so much! You’re such an inspiration! I’ve been telling everyone I talk to about your site and recipes, especially the mug meals 😁 Thanks to you I even made my own cream cheese! ❤️🙏🙏🙏 Have a great weekend!
Thank you Maya, I appreciate your spreading the word, it really helps,
Gemma 🙂
Love this. Thanks Gemma, I enjoy all your recipes. Thanks you bunches.
I am delighted to hear that!
The best! My hubby’s favorite. If I make one for me iam lucky to get 2 bites before he steals it!
Hi Leigh,
Haha! sharing is caring 😉
Thank you for this lovely review of this recipe, I appreciate it,
Gemma 🙂
I’m so glad I found this site. I made the crisp tonight with blackberries that I bought on sale and didn’t know what to do with. It turned out great.
Hi there! Yay, this is one of my favorites, send us a photo next time!
Can butter be replaced with something else?
You could use a vegan or dairy free substitute if that is what you are looking for.
Hope this helps,
Gemma.
im going to try this using one of those single serving applesauce cups
hi there,
Good, though I am not sure what that cup is! The cup/mug should be about 6 -8oz capacity, and wide at the mouth, that will work best for you.
Gemma 🙂
Your ingredients list includes cinnamon once but your instructions include using 1/4tsp twice. Could you clarify please?
Hi there,
OOPS! I do not know what I would do without you guys keeping me on track!
I omitted the 1/4 tsp cinnamon from the ingredients, this is the one which is added to the apples.
i will go back to the recipe right now and correct this, thank you for letting me know,
Gemma 🙂
I have never thought of making single serving pies! However, I do not use microwaves. Do you have temperature and time for toaster ovens or regular ovens? I don’t mind heating up my oven in the winter for small things, it helps warm the house.
Hi Ann,
Yes, I do know what you mean, In Ireland, when I was a child, the oven was often part of the heating in the long winter months, whether deliberately or accidentally!
In a toaster oven, I think 180c to start, then drop back to 160c. The elements are so close to the food that it can be an issue.
In a main oven 180c for about 15 mins, make a few at a time, you can use a muffin pan, and freeze what you do not use.
I hope this is of help, thank you for bneing in touch,
Gemma 🙂
Nice❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much, really glad you like my recipes. 🙂
Gemma.
Amazing
Wow! Just Wow!
No, wait.
WOW! JUST WOW!!!!
I’m a huge fan of, desserts-for-one, and apples. Your recipe checked all the boxes, and was delicious and gone in no time.
I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys apple desserts! I made it according to the recipe, except for one minor thing, I added a little extra cinnamon and a touch of ground cloves, and my favorite… extra pecans.
But, between the two, I am positive that your recipe is the best!!!
Thank you for such a great dessert!
Yayyyy!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so thrilled you liked this recipe.
Thanks for trying it out. If you haven’t tried mug pizza yet then you have to do that next :).
Gemma.
What do you do with the 2 tablespoons of flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar? It is in the ingredient list but not in instructions as is the tablespoon of each.
Hi Lois,
I went back to this recipe and corrected it, thank you for pointing it out. You add the flour and sugar with the dry ingredients,
Gemma 🙂
I forgot to mention that the recipe I made was the microwave mug apple crisp.
Can’t wait to try your other recipes!
Made it today. It was delicious and fast. Thanks for the recipe Gemma !
Thank you Monique, for that very kind review,
Gemma 🙂
Hi Gemma!
I had a thought! 5 minute mugranola (mug granola)!
GENIUS!! I like that 🙂
Gemma.
Saw you on youtube. I CAN”T WAIT to start this. I am going to buy some ingredients and try out the ones that look best. Thank you for this website, I love it. This is such a fun way to bake. Plus it is quick and easy. THANK YOU!
Hi Eleanor,
good to have you with us. all of the mug recipes are together here on the website now, and there is a link to a FREE e-book too. (https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/gemmas-mug-meals/). scroll down, click the link, and download the PDF.
Thank you for being in touch,
Gemma 🙂
Can we use walnuts instead in pecans in microwave mug apple crisp?
Hi Nisha,
Yes, these are a great substitute, they are a similar, tender nut. Buy the best you can find, fresh as possible,
Gemma 🙂
Saw you on channel nine this morning and went to the website. These mug recipes are perfect for me since I am a senior and don’t want to always have to make full sized recipe. I am looking forward to using lots of your mug meals.
Hi Lois,
That is great to hear, thank you for being with us.
In the mug meals section there is a link to a FREE E-Book too, you can download this. You will be allset for a huge variety of easy mug meals.
Remember you can use similar containers too, small cereal bowls, pudding basins etc. It is only important that they can take the heat,
Gemma 🙂
Oh, just Oh. Love this site, recently found it today, and am SO impressed. Im currently going through some frustrating times and this site and its ‘mug meals’ have just cheered up my day!! shoot, now I crave deserts!! well, now I have the perfect *cough cough* excuse *cough cough* to make some little pies and deserts!
Haha! Chloe, a little sweet treat always cures your ills!
Actually I think it is the act of baking, which is a mindful activity, which helps to cheer us up.
Good for you, carry on baking,
Gemma 🙂