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Apple Crisp (Microwave)

@arecipe.bsky.social

Soft, pectin-rich spiced apples under a crunchy oat-and-butter crumble. Lemon juice balances the sugar and slows browning by lowering the fruit's pH.

Prep 00:05
Cook 00:03
Total 00:08
Yield 1 large serving

Ingredients

  • 1 large apple, peeled and sliced
  • 1.5 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2.5 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp rolled oats

Instructions

  1. 1
    Toss apple slices with lemon juice, then 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, fork together the butter, remaining brown sugar and flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats into crumbs.
  3. 3
    Layer half the apples in a mug, dot with half the crumble; repeat. Microwave on high 2.5–3 minutes until tender.
Category
Desserts
Cuisine
American

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Running to the Kitchen
runningtothekitchen.com/microwave-apple-crisp/