Make this Apple Pie in a Mug for a super quick and easy fall dessert! Next time you’re craving the classic American baked good, there’s no need to fuss with the oven.
This apple pie snack is ready in 2 minutes and perfect for a single serve dessert. Great for encouraging your kids (and yourself!) to choose fruit instead of chips or chocolate.
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🩵 About This Recipe
For the perfect fall snack or dessert, this fresh apple recipe is guaranteed to become an instant favorite. It's ready in two minutes in the microwave and only requires four simple ingredients!
The result is a personal apple pie in a mug that's perfect for an evening treat or sweet and special afternoon snack. Make sure all those fresh fall apples go to good use with this fantastic dessert.
And if you have even more apples you want to cook with, make them into Apple Chips with Cinnamon or this delicious Crockpot Apple Pie! For another elegant and fruity treat, try this Necatrine Compote Dessert.
What readers are saying...
fast, simple, easy and delish! this 2 minute apple pie crunch will make a great snack or dessert as is or add a bit of cream (whipped, frozen or heavy) to add a bit of special lusciousness!
- Kristina and Millie
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- apple - you'll want to go for a nice crisp apple variety, but feel free to mix things up or use your favorite.
- graham crackers - these act as the "crust" of this apple pie snack.
- sugar - balances the natural tartness of the apples.
- apple pie spice - if you don't have any on hand, make your own Homemade Apple Pie Spice with simple warm spices!
🔪 Let's Make an Apple Pie in a Mug!
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Core Apple
Use an apple corer to remove the center from the apple.
Dice Apples
Take the apple wedges and chop them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Season
Add sugar and apple pie spice, then toss well to coat.
Transfer
Place a portion of seasoned apples into a microwave safe mug or glass container.
Microwave
Cook in the microwave until the apples are softened and hot.
Add Topping
Crumble graham crackers over top of the apples, then serve and enjoy.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Buy pre-sliced apples for easier prep. This is also great if you want your kids to be able to make this themselves without worrying about sharp knives!
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream, whipped topping, or vanilla yogurt, or use this apple pie snack as a topping for vanilla ice cream.
- Microwave the apples in 20 to 30 second increments and stir them well in between.
❔ FAQs
Some popular apple varieties for apple pie are Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, or Pink Lady.
Most storebought apple pie spice includes cinnamon as the base with some nutmeg and allspice, and many varieties also add ginger or cardamom. Feel free to make your own spice blend and adjust to taste!
To make this snack even healthier, substitue the sugar with a natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or a sugar alternative.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- The graham cracker topping is optional - the apples are plenty tasty all on their own!
- For more cinnamon flavor, use cinnamon graham crackers.
- Other topping ideas include granola, crumbled shortbread cookies, oats, dried cranberries or raisins, chopped pecans or walnuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Add a drizzle of salted caramel sauce for an even more indulgent treat.
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
There's no need to peel the apples for this recipe, which cuts down on prep time! Feel free to remove the skins if you prefer, but I like to leave them on for some extra fiber.
🥡 Storage and Reheating
If you have leftover apples, place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 5 days or so. Then you can transfer to a microwave safe dish whenever you're craving this apple pie snack!
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Enjoy this fresh apple recipe after a nice hearty dinner! I recommend my Baked Ravioli Casserole, this delicious Quinoa Curry, this fantastically flavorful Baked Maple Glazed Salmon, or these hands-off Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Ribs.
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📋 Recipe Card
2 Minute Apple Pie in a Mug
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice (you can substitute cinnamon if you don't have this handy)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or ½ packet Splenda)
- 1 graham cracker sheet
Instructions
- Core and cut the apple into small bite-sized pieces. (I used a wedger and then cut each wedge into 5 or 6 pieces.) Place the apple pieces in a bowl.1 apple
- Sprinkle the apple pie spice and sugar on top, and toss to coat. Transfer the pieces to a microwaveable mug.½ teaspoon apple pie spice, 1 teaspoon sugar
- Microwave 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the apple pieces are softened and hot.
- Crumble the graham cracker and sprinkle on top.1 graham cracker sheet
Notes
- Use a crisp apple variety like granny smith for a tart flavor or honeycrisp for a sweeter profile. No need to peel it!
- If you’re short on time or to make it easier for your kids to make this themselves, buy pre-sliced apples.
- If desired, use cinnamon graham crackers.
- Add chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) to the top for extra crunch and flavor.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a more indulgent treat.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple mixture before or after microwaving.
- Swap out the graham cracker with granola or crumbled shortbread cookies for a different crunch.
- Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a few dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in January 2015, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in October 2024.
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Judee@gluten freeA-Z Blog
Great photos and nice simple recipe that looks really healthy and delicious. What could be bad with apples, cinnamon,and sugar! Saw you on Bloglovin!.
Kristina and Millie
fast, simple, easy and delish! this 2 minute apple pie crunch will make a great snack or dessert as is or add a bit of cream (whipped, frozen or heavy) to add a bit of special lusciousness! Nom nom nom!!
LZ Cathcart
Oh this looks soooo good!! I cannot wait to try the graham cracker crust on top! Thank you for sharing!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
This sounds delicious and so easy! Thanks for sharing at the OMHG WW!
Antionette Blake
I love all things apple especially in the winter - this is definitely a great recipe that I will be trying next weekend. #WWDParty
Lysa @ Welcome To My Circus
This looks so yummy! Thank you for linking up with the Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday Link Party!
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Xx
Lysa