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Easy Microwave Apple Crisp in a Mug

Published on October 15, 2018, Updated September 2, 2020 by Amanda | 36 Comments

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Easy Microwave Apple Crisp in a Mug is the perfect fall dessert. It’s the perfect single-servings fall dessert with cinnamon apples & oatmeal crisp topping!

microwave apple crisp in a mug with whipped cream on top

Hi everyone! Amanda here from Old House to New Home, sharing a deliciously easy, fall recipe. While I could eat apple flavored desserts all year long, nothing is better on a chilly night than a warm and cinnamony apple dessert! But this apple crisp recipe is not your average fruit dessert, it is made in individual serving sizes and can be done in the microwave! So whenever that apple crisp craving hits, you can make this easy dessert recipe in just minutes!

When my husband and I were first married and childless, we got into the habit of making mug cakes almost nightly after dinner! It was so nice to have dessert on demand in only minutes, with nearly zero effort. Well, once kids came, we found ourselves having dessert less often, unless just recently when my daughter discovered mug cakes from YouTube videos! She asks for them weekly, and since they are so easy, I often oblige.

looking down at a microave apple crisp in a mug after cooking

I have had fun coming up with new easy microwave mug cake recipes, but have been craving an apple version and knew I had to experiment a little until I found the perfect recipe! After a few tries, I have perfected these Mug Apple Crisps and love how they are like a little cup of fall, in one single serving!

close up of microwave apple crisp in a mug with whipped cream, cinnamon, and oat topping

I live in the mountains of PA and fall is in full swing here! Trips to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard each weekend and beautiful leaves on our mountaintops always remind me that this is my favorite time of the year. Not only is the weather beautiful, but you can’t beat fall foods! It is the season of comfort food and apples, and that is one of my favorite combinations! This Mug Apple Crisp Recipe is the perfect end to any fall evening!

fork lifting a bite of microwave apple crisp out of a mug

Want more of my favorite fall apple recipes?

  • Classic Apple Pie Recipe
  • Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Dip
  • Cinnamon Apple Bundt Cake Recipe
  • Apple Walnut Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Microwave Apple Crisp in a Mug

Amanda Paxton
Easy Microwave Apple Crisp in a Mug is the perfect fall dessert. It’s the perfect single-servings fall dessert with cinnamon apples & oatmeal crisp topping!
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 mug crisp

Ingredients
  

For the apple filling:

  • 1 apple peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/2 tbsp. of melted butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp flour

For the crisp topping:

  • 2 tbsp of softened butter not melted!
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp old fashioned oats
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Mix apple filling ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Mix together crisp ingredients. Work in the butter with a fork.
  • Layer half the apples in a microwave safe bowl, mug, or ramekin. Top with half the crisp mixture. Add another layer of apples and then the remaining crisp mixture. Place in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Careful, it will be very hot when removing from the microwave! Serve warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you want to make in the oven, you can bake in an oven-safe ramekin for 10-12 minutes in a 375-degree oven.
  • You can add more/less cinnamon and brown sugar to taste.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Amanda blogs at Old House to New Home where she shares easy ways to eat, create, and decorate, all while raising two young girls! Amanda is a Spanish teacher, wife to a great husband, and mommy to the two most beautiful little girls! Amanda loves food, traveling, and transforming their 115 year old house into their home.

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  1. kmnewbill says

    February 23, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    I just made this as a snack and it’s amazing! The only thing I want to warn you about if you make this is let. it. cool. I let it cool for a minute and still burned my mouth. Other than that this recipe is amazing, it tastes great

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 23, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      OUCH! Thank you for your feedback and thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    February 2, 2021 at 5:44 am

    I subbed almond flour for the flour and coconut oil for the butter and it was great! Only recommend using slightly less coconut oil if you choose to sub that, mine had a little too much. Overall very yummy and this will go in the quick dessert rotation for sure!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 2, 2021 at 8:40 am

      Nice! (Awesome feedback) Thank you so much for stopping by Julie.

      Reply
  3. Joanne M McConnell says

    December 4, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    I made 2x servings, baked it in a 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. It is delicious and very easy. I also tried it in the microwave and it was good, but the oven-baked was much better. I sent the recipe to my sister who lives alone.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 7, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Awesome feedback Joanne! Thank you so much for stopping by.

      Reply
  4. Lena Zhu says

    November 14, 2020 at 11:02 am

    I made this today and it was so good. Usually, I would be skeptical because desserts are too sweet, and I am not a cinnamon lover, but this was quite perfect. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 16, 2020 at 9:04 am

      You are so welcome Lena! Awesome feedback, thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    November 13, 2020 at 11:45 am

    Would love to make this for company. Do you think I can make the topping ahead of time?

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      November 17, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      You could mix up the topping without the butter ahead of time, then add the butter right before cooking them.

      Reply
  6. Christine says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Very nice! I wasn’t real happy about dirtying more than one bowl, but it was worth it – lol. Next time I will double the recipe for me and my 10 year old. I ate it with vanilla bean ice cream and it was out of this world! Thank you for such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 5, 2020 at 9:10 am

      You are so welcome Christine! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  7. Rick says

    October 31, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Why thin sliced apples? Wouldn’t chunked or chopped apples work? (And maybe be easier to work with.)

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      November 1, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      Chopped apples would be too thick and wouldn’t cook in the short time in the microwave.

      Reply
  8. katie says

    October 26, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    when i tell you this was DELICIOUS!!!!!! if only i had ice cream 😢

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 30, 2020 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Katie!

      Reply
  9. S. Painter says

    October 25, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    Best mug recipe for apple pie I ad walnuts. Delicious . Thank You.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 26, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Your are so welcome S. Painter! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  10. Mia says

    October 21, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    This is DELICIOUS!! Perfect easy fall recipe

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 23, 2020 at 9:08 am

      Thank you Mia!

      Reply
      • jacinda says

        October 27, 2020 at 9:56 pm

        If i double the recipe do i cook in microwave for 6 min?

        Reply
        • Kristin Maxwell says

          October 30, 2020 at 2:35 am

          If you want to double the recipe you should use two mugs.

          Reply
  11. Jenni Campbell says

    October 2, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    I am collecting ‘mug’ cake and pudding recipes to use when travelling in our caravan. Thank you for this recipe – Jenni in Australia

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      October 4, 2020 at 12:40 am

      That’s a great idea – good luck to you!

      Reply
  12. Heidi says

    September 20, 2020 at 8:25 am

    The point of a mug dessert is to not dirty up a bunch of extra dishes. Just smoosh it all together in the mug, it’s the flavor that counts!!!! Really love these mug desserts, it’s just me and my 13 yo so we don’t usually finish full size desserts

    Reply
    • Kristin Maxwell says

      September 21, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Yes you can definitely just do it that way, although you do want to mix the filling and topping separately. This is more of a way to avoid turning on your oven and just make a single serving.

      Reply
  13. Jessica says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    This was such a quick and easy sweet treat!

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    June 8, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    I didn’t have any oats so I used more flour instead and it turned out so good. I’m going to recommend this to my friends.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      June 14, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  15. 11 yr old baker says

    November 5, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    This recipe was wonderful!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 7, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Nice! Thank you so much for stopping by 11 yr old baker.

      Reply
  16. lucyxocom says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    This recipe is great! would defintley recomend it

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 7, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you lucyxocom.

      Reply
  17. Gemini says

    May 24, 2019 at 6:51 am

    Thnx so much for this easy recipe I’m going to have to try this today

    Reply
  18. Aleda says

    December 12, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    This tasted soooo good!! It takes a little longer than I like but it is o worth it!! ??

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 12, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you Aleda! and thank you for your feedback.

      Reply

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