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An apple crisp in a mug topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, with two cinnamon sticks and a green apple in the background.
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Single Serve Apple Crumble

Try this single-serve apple crumble you make in the microwave in minutes. Diced apple and cinnamon cook into a warm, saucy filling under a crisp oat and brown sugar crumb, for a quick, cozy, and perfect when you only have one apple.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
cool time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 377kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

  • 5 ounce apple this will be a small apple
  • ½ tablespoon butter softened
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Topping Ingredients

Instructions

  • Core the apple, slice and cut into cubes. You can peel the apples if you prefer.
    5 ounce apple
  • Add the cubed apples and butter to a 12-16 ounce microwave-safe ramekin or mug and cook on high for 30 seconds: remove the mug and stir. Place the mug back into the microwave and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the mug, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and stir again.
    ½ tablespoon butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Note: You can fill the mug with the apples and as they cook the apples will sink into the mug.

Topping

  • Make the topping by combining the oatmeal, remaining cinnamon, flour and sugar in a small bowl. Stir this mixture.
    2 tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • Add the softened butter to the oatmeal mixture and stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly
    1½ tablespoons butter
  • Put the topping mixture on top of the apples. Return the mug to the microwave and cook for 2 minutes, on high.
  • Let the apple cumble cool for about 5 minutes and serve warm.

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Notes

Note:  All microwaves heat differently; you may need to add time to get the apples cooked. 
Add these for additional toppings
  1. Butterscotch/caramel sauce
  2. Whipped cream
  3. Ice cream
  4. Chopped nuts - pecans, walnuts, almonds
Additional spices - cloves, nutmeg, ginger
Notes: This apple crumble can also be made in a large ramekin.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg