Making large batches of mouthwatering food that pleases everyone is a mum’s work, ours is just to make enough to please ourselves when a craving hits us.

So when you just want a warm, comforting dessert without making a whole batch, this single-serve apple crumble is perfect for you. With soft, cinnamon-spiced apples beneath a sweet, buttery topping, it has all the tempting flavours of a classic crumble, but ready in minutes.

It’s warm and soft sweet, with just the right balance of fruity sweetness and crumbly goodness in every bite.

And as it is made in the microwave with simple ingredients, you don’t need any adult supervision or help. And it is also ideal for late night indulgence when there is no gas supply and you can’t use the gas oven.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup apple (diced and peeled)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Method

In a microwave-proof bowl, mix diced apples, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.

Microwave for 30 seconds.

Add butter, milk, vanilla and the rest of the brown sugar. Mix well.

Stir in the flour and baking powder. Combine well and microwave oven for a minute or so, depending on the setting of your microwave oven. Enjoy!

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 4th, 2026