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Microwave Apple Crisp

Enjoy a warm homemade microwave apple crisp made with fresh apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a buttery oat topping. Ready in just minutes and perfect any time of year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FILLING
  • 3 Apples Medium, cored, peeled and sliced. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work well
  • 2 Tbl Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbl Water
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats Old fashion style.
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 3 Tbl Butter Cut into small cubes.

Equipment

  • Microwave Oven

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe 8-inch baking dish or deep pie plate, combine: sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water
    Stir until the apples are evenly coated.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix: oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt
  3. Cut in the butter using a fork or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  4. Cover loosely with microwave-safe wax paper or vented plastic wrap.
    Microwave on High for 6–8 minutes, checking after 5 minutes. The apples should be fork-tender and bubbling.
    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. The filling will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

Serve warm with:
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Fresh whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce
  • Greek yogurt for breakfast
  • Sharp cheddar cheese for a traditional New England twist.
  • Mix tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
  • If you prefer a crunchier topping, microwave the filling first for 4 minutes, then add the topping and cook another 2–3 minutes. (A microwave won't brown the topping like an oven, but this method helps preserve some texture.)
  • Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
  • Stir in ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins with the apples for added sweetness and texture.