Dessert for 1
Microwave Apple Crisp
One apple cooks in a mug with lemon and spices under a quick oat, flour, sugar, and butter topping.
Typical price
$7.96for 4 servings
$1.99 per serving$7.96 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 8 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.84Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large apple
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp room temperature butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp oats
Steps
- Dice the apple and toss it with lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, brown sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon flour.
- Place the apple mixture in a microwave-safe mug or ramekin.
- Mix the butter, remaining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats, then spread the topping over the apple.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, until the apple is tender and the topping is set.
- Rest the crisp for 3 minutes before eating.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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