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Apple Pie In a Mug: Easier Than Pie!

Apple pie in a mug is the perfect way to enjoy pie without any of the pie crust hassle. Easy, delicious, and completely customizable, it's a simple, fast, and great dessert for weekend desserts or large parties.
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Apple Molasses
  • 1/2 gallon fresh pressed apple cider Don't use cider that has any additives like potassium sorbate.
Apple Pie Filling
  • 6-7 chopped sweet apples in 1 inch cubes Honey crisp or golden delicious apples work great!
  • 1 chopped granny smith apple in 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour I prefer to use gluten free flour so everyone can eat it.
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider water also works!
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp orange zest I use dried. If using fresh, double the amount. Lemon zest also works!
  • 1¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamon
  • 2 tsp miso paste use a pinch of salt if you are going gluten free
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup apple molasses
Toppings
  • 1 pkg speculoos cookies
  • vanilla ice cream

Method
 

Apple Molasses
  1. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 gallon of fresh pressed apple cider to a simmer. Don't let it boil. Let it cook down for at least 1 hour and 30-1 hour and 40 minutes. Check it periodically to remove the scum off the top. The apple molasses will be done when it is hugely reduced, has golden bubbles, and is the consistency of honey. Reduce down to 1 cup.
Apple Pie Filling
  1. Peel and core the apples. Chop into 1- 1/2 inch chunks.
  2. Brown the butter in a dutch oven or medium saucepan. Once golden brown, add the apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice, zest, apple cider, spices, miso paste and vanilla. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally until the apples are fork tended but still have a little bite.
  3. Add the apple molasses and stir to combine. Taste your apples. If your apples were tart and it needs more sugar, you can add 1 tablespoon at a time until you like the sweetness level.
Assemble
  1. To serve, spoon the apple pie filling to the bottom of a mug or ramekin. Top with mascarpone cream or vanilla ice cream. Drizzle a little bit of apple molasses on top and serve with speculoos cookies. Enjoy!