It's no doubt that it's been a bit gloomy and cold in Clemson lately. Despite a positive forecast from Punxsutawney Phil, there have yet to be signs of an early spring. I may have grown up in the frigid northern temperatures of Minnesota, Michigan, and Chicago, but there's a reason I'm in the south! I am the biggest baby when it comes to cold weather. I don't know about you, but this type of weather always makes me want to cuddle up inside and stay as warm and comfy as possible—and what I eat is no exception. Nothing says treat yo self more to me than getting cozy with a cup of tea and something sweet.
One of my
all-time favorite desserts is apple crisp. Let’s be real, what dessert can
really compare? It’s the whole package—sweet, sugary, gooey, crispy…and it has
apples in it, so it’s kind of healthy, right? Truth be told, it’s probably been
years since I’ve actually taken the time to make apple crisp from scratch. The
good thing is, I don’t have to! A little known fact about this particular
dessert is that it can quickly and easily be made in the microwave—and you
don’t have to sacrifice any of the flavor! Yes, you read that correctly. Just
pop this bad boy in the microwave for a few shorts minutes and you have the
perfect, guilt-free snack to cozy on up to.
Not only
can this apple crisp be made quickly and easily, but, dare I say, healthily
too! As I’ve been experimenting with different recipes found around the
internet, I’ve realized that this recipe can be switched up to accommodate your
taste preferences—or what ingredients you happen to have in your pantry at the
time! But here’s generally what you need:
Serves: 1
1 apple,
chopped in cubes (I prefer Gala)
1 1/2 tbs
coconut oil or butter
2 tbs
quick oats
3 tbs
flour
2 1/2 tbs
brown sugar
2 tbs
dried cranberries
a sprinkle
of cinnamon
a pinch of nutmeg
*optional:
chopped pecans / walnuts
Start by melting coconut oil or butter in a microwave safe
bowl until completely clear and liquid.
Stir in oats, 2 tbs flour, 11/2 tablespoons of sugar, a
sprinkle of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. You
can also add a few tablespoons of chopped nuts, such
as walnuts or pecans for some extra crisp. Stir
until the mixture becomes
pretty solid, and set topping aside.
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It should look something like this! |
Transfer chopped apples until a microwave safe bowl. Toss
with 1 tbs brown sugar, 1 tbs flour,
and a sprinkle of cinnamon until coated. I
also like to add a handful of dried cranberries.
Then, spread topping over apples evenly.
Microwave the crisp for 2 1/2 minutes. Apples should be soft
and the topping should be bubbly.
I know this doesn't look much different, but I promise this is what you want it to look like! |
And that's it!
So next time you're stuck inside and need a little pick-me-up, try out this easy, 5 minute apple crisp.
I promise it won't disappoint!