I absolutely love apple crumble. It’s one of those classic desserts that never fails to bring comfort and warmth to my soul. And the best part is, it’s incredibly easy to make! Today, I want to share with you my quick and easy recipe for apple crumble, made right in the microwave. Yes, you heard that right – we’re going to make this delicious dessert with the help of our trusty microwave.
Gather your ingredients
Before we jump right into the recipe, let’s make sure we have all the ingredients we need. Here’s what you’ll need to make this mouthwatering apple crumble:
For the apple filling:
– 4 large apples (I prefer using Granny Smith, but you can use any variety you like)
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the crumble topping:
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Prepare your apples
Start by peeling and coring your apples. Once they’re all peeled and cored, slice them into thin pieces. You can choose to keep the slices a bit thicker if you prefer a chunkier apple filling. Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe dish and set them aside for now.
Create the apple filling
Now it’s time to mix the ingredients for the apple filling. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Give the mixture a good whisk, making sure all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Once everything is mixed together, pour the mixture over the sliced apples in the microwave-safe dish. Gently toss the apples to evenly coat them with the filling.
Make the crumble topping
Next up, let’s make the crumble topping. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything together until it’s well combined. Now, pour in the melted butter and give it a good stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Layer and cook
Once you have your apple filling and crumble topping ready, it’s time to layer them onto the apples and cook everything in the microwave. Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling, making sure to cover all the apples. Place the dish in the microwave and cook on high for about 8-10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Let it cool and serve
After you’ve cooked your apple crumble in the microwave, carefully remove it from the microwave and let it cool for a few minutes. The dish will be hot, so be sure to handle it with oven mitts or potholders. Once it has cooled slightly, you can serve it as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
There you have it – a quick and easy recipe for apple crumble made right in the microwave. This delicious dessert is perfect for those times when you’re craving something sweet but don’t have a lot of time to spare. Give it a try and enjoy the comforting flavors of warm apples and sweet crumble topping. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!