5-Minute Microwave Apple Cinnamon Crumble For One

By á-6416

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter substitute)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons old-fashioned whole rolled oats (use Certified Gluten Free Whole Rolled Oats if necessary)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or Certified All-Purpose Gluten-Free Baking Blend)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• pinch salt, optional and to taste
• Apple Base Layer
• 1 medium/large apple, diced in about 1/4-inch cubes (I did not peel mine, peel if you wish; I used Fuji, use any variety you like)
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter (or vegan butter substitute)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• optionally add pinches ground ginger, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, allspice based on taste preference
• whipped cream or ice cream, optional for serving

Preparation

Step 1

For the Crumble Topping - In a small bowl, combine all crumble topping ingredients and stir together with a fork until small pebbles and sandy crumbs form; set aside.
For the Apple Base Layer - In a small to medium-sized microwave-safe bowl or baking dish, add apples and top with butter. Don't use an overly shallow dish because the apples will release juices, the butter melts, and it will rise and puff in the microwave, and it will overflow if bowl is too shallow. Cook for 1 minute on high power to soften apples.
Remove bowl from micro and add the sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, optional salt, optional other spices, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
Evenly sprinkle with the crumble topping.
Cook for about 2 minutes on high power, until juicy, bubbly, and topping is set. Due to variance in microwaves, climate, apples and their variable moisture content, cooking times could range from 1 1/2 minutes to slightly over 2 minutes. Start watching it carefully at 1 1/2 minutes and stop cooking when done; don't overcook. Serve immediately. Optionally serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Crumble is best warm and fresh, but leftover portion will keep airtight for up to 3 days.