Try this Quick Apple Crisp recipe.
- Carbohydrate 68.2661375 g
- Cholesterol 30.503125 mg
- Fat 11.69123125 g
- Fiber 0.506250008940697 g
- Protein 2.12346875 g
- Saturated Fat 7.3168975 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (88g)
- Sodium 97.495 mg
- Sugar 67.7598874910593 g
- Trans Fat 0.866503750000001 g
- Calories 379 calories
Step-by-step
- Peel and slice the apples & place them in a microwave-safe baking dish.
- Combine reminaing ingredients, and mix until crumbly.
- Pour over apples.
- Microwave for 4-5 minutes on HIGH.
Softened fruit beneath a sandy, spiced flour-and-sugar crust yields a steaming dessert that trades traditional oven baking for rapid microwave processing. Combining cold butter into dry flour and brown sugar requires working quickly with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal, preventing the butter from melting prematurely and forming a dense paste. Rome apples hold their structural integrity well under high heat without turning entirely to mush, unlike softer varieties such as McIntosh that tend to collapse into sauce. Preparing this dessert ahead of time involves assembling the unbaked fruit and topping mixture in a freezer-safe glass dish, wrapping it tightly in plastic film, and storing it for up to two months. Thawing frozen portions completely in the refrigerator overnight before microwaving ensures the center cooks evenly without scorching the edges. Reheating leftovers requires heating at medium power for 60 to 90 seconds to avoid toughening the fruit proteins while restoring warmth to the center. Fresh fruit supplies natural structural pectin that reacts differently during quick thermal cooking compared to commercially canned or frozen apples, which often contain added moisture and require a slight reduction in underlying juices to prevent a soggy base. Adjusting the flour ratio by an extra tablespoon compensates for extra wet fruit when switching between fresh orchard varieties and pre-processed alternatives. Monitoring the microwave output closely prevents the sugar from boiling over the sides of the dish during the four to five minutes on high power.
