Single-Serve Apple Crisp Recipe with Quick How-To Video

Apple Crisp For One is a delightful single-serving dessert that’s quick to make in either the microwave or the oven. Top it with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special finish.

More single-serving desserts to try: Lemon Mug Cake, Single Serving Chocolate Cake, Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Triple Berry Cobbler.

I’ve been enjoying making single-serving desserts lately. They satisfy a sweet craving without committing to an entire pan, and they’re especially handy when you want something warm and comforting. With fall approaching, apples felt like the perfect choice, so I made this Apple Crisp For One. It’s simple, tasty, and can be shared—if you want to.

This single-serving apple crisp is easy enough for a weeknight treat and comforting enough for a cozy weekend dessert. It’s naturally portion-controlled, and while the microwave method won’t produce a crunchy topping like baking does, the flavors are the same and it’s ready in about a minute or two.

4.32 from 38 ratings

Apple Crisp For One

Created by Amber Brady

A warm, single-serve apple crisp made with simple pantry ingredients. Choose microwave for speed or oven for a crispier topping.

1 Serving

Ingredients

1 (206 g) large Granny Smith apple
2 Tbsp (25 g) brown sugar, divided
2 Tbsp (20 g) quick oats, divided
1 ½ Tbsp (12 g) all-purpose flour, divided
¼ tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp (14 g) butter

Instructions

Peel and thinly slice the apple. In a bowl, toss the slices with 1 Tbsp brown sugar, ½ Tbsp quick oats, ½ Tbsp flour, ⅛ tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp lemon juice. Place the mixture into a microwave-safe dish or ramekin.
Prepare the crumb topping by combining the remaining ingredients: 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1½ Tbsp quick oats, 1 Tbsp flour, ⅛ tsp cinnamon and 1 Tbsp butter. Use a fork to mix until crumbly, then sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds, until the apples are tender. Alternatively, bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes for a crispier topping. Serve warm, optionally with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

If you don’t have a microwave, bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
The microwave version won’t produce a crunchy topping, but it’s still flavorful and fast.

Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.

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