I was browsing in a National Trust bookshop a couple of weeks ago and came across a book dedicated to Mug Crumbles – a crumble in a mug! I was hooked and have been trying out various recipes ever since. I loved the cake in a mug concept, so this is taking it to a ‘slightly’ healthier level and what better for an indulgent brekkie than a crumble.
This is my first own recipe attempt based heavily on some of the book suggestions – just a fabulous way to enjoy fruit and nuts at brekkie.
Apple, cardamom and pistachio Mug Crumble
For the filling
- 2 apples chopped into pieces (I left the skin on)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar (other sugar is fine too)
For the crumble
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 tablespoon ground pistachios
- 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
- 15g butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- pinch of salt
In a large mug, mix together the filling and cover the mug with cling film. Pierce the cling film a few times. Microwave for 1.5 – 2 minutes – the fruit should be soft but not really squishy. The fruit does cook down quite a bit – so there will be room for the crumble on top.
Make the crumble by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl and then rub in the butter with your fingers to make a soft dough like texture (like a soft crumble mixture).
Put this on top of the filling and cook in the microwave for 1 – 1.5 minutes (you don’t need to cover the mug).
Leave to cool a little before you get stuck in. Very nice with some yoghurt on top as well.
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