The Ultimate Single Serving Apple Crisp: Perfect for Solo Dessert Lovers (No Leftovers, No Regrets!)
A quick, cozy, and budget-friendly single serving apple crisp recipe—perfect for when you want dessert without leftovers.
Equipment
- 1 Ramekin or Mug Oven-safe or microwave-safe
- 1 Mixing Bowl For the topping mix
- 1 Mixing Bowl For mixing crumb topping
- 1 Knife For chopping the apple
- 1 Oven or Microwave Choose cooking method
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Apple Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, chopped
- 1 tbsp Oats Quick or rolled
- 1 tbsp Flour All-purpose or almond for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Butter Or coconut oil for vegan
- 1 pinch Cinnamon Optional: add nutmeg too
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice Optional – to prevent browning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F or grab a microwave-safe mug if using microwave.
- Chop the apple into small bite-sized pieces. Peel it if you prefer.
- Toss the chopped apple with lemon juice (optional).
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Layer the apple pieces into a ramekin or mug, and sprinkle the topping on.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes (oven) or microwave for 2–3 minutes (note: topping will be softer).
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before digging in. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For a crispy topping after microwaving, broil for 1–2 minutes.
- Use coconut oil + almond milk for a vegan version.
- Want crunch? Add chopped pecans or swap oats for granola.
- Best apples: Granny Smith (tart) or Honeycrisp (sweet).
- Add toppings like Greek yogurt, whipped coconut cream, or caramel drizzle!