Description
This quick and comforting Apple Pie in a Cup recipe offers a warm and spiced apple filling layered with crunchy granola or graham crackers, topped optionally with whipped cream. Ready in just 17 minutes, it’s an easy single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying apple pie cravings without any baking.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon water
Base and Topping
- 1/2 cup granola or crushed graham crackers
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple: Peel, core, and chop the apple into small, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and a pleasant texture.
- Melt the Butter: Place a small saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter completely to create a buttery base for the filling.
- Add Ingredients to Pan: Stir in the chopped apple, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until all apple pieces are evenly coated with the spiced mixture.
- Simmer the Apples: Pour in the water, stir once, then cover the pan with a lid. Let it simmer on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes to soften the apples and blend the flavors.
- Check Tenderness: Use a fork to test the apples for tenderness; they should be soft but still hold their shape. Continue cooking, checking every minute if necessary.
- Remove from Heat: Once the apples are tender and fragrant, take the pan off the stove to halt cooking.
- Assemble the Cup: Add a layer of granola or crushed graham crackers at the bottom of your serving cup to create a crunchy base.
- Add Apple Layer: Spoon the warm apple mixture over the granola or crackers in the cup.
- Optional Second Layer: Add another layer of granola or crushed graham crackers on top for extra crunch if desired.
- Top with Cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream on top for an indulgent finish, if you like.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while warm for the best experience of this quick apple pie dessert.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Adjust spices to taste; feel free to add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves for extra warmth.
- Granola or crushed graham crackers add texture; substitute with digestive biscuits if preferred.
- For a lower calorie option, skip the whipped cream or use a light alternative.
- This recipe serves one, but you can easily scale it up for more servings.
