This Microwave Saskatoon Berry Crisp (in a mug) is a great way to enjoy Saskatoon berry crisp in a hurry (within 7 minutes), and without heating up your house! And if you only have a small amount of berries, or only want to make a small amount of crisp, it's the perfect way to satisfy that craving without having to make a big portion.
Saskatoon berries have a very short season, which ranges from around mid-late July to early August (depending on where you live and the weather that year.) This Saskatoon crisp recipe was inspired by my other mug fruit crisps: Healthy Apple Crisp in a Mug and my Microwave Rhubarb Crisp (in a mug) on this site, and pairs well with any summer meal such as my Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats!
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🥘Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients for this delicious recipe:
- 4 tbsp quick oats
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups Saskatoon berries
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 4 tbsp light whipped cream * I use spray light whipped cream
- 2 tbsp water
- ¾ tsp cornstarch
🔪Instructions
Prep: Spray a microwave-safe mug with non-stick cooking spray
Toss Saskatoons with ½ tablespoon of the brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, almond extract, water, cornstarch, water, and whipped cream.
*you can do this in a separate large bowl or right in the mug.
In a small bowl stir in the quick oats, flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Then stir in the melted butter to create the crisp topping.
Add the Saskatoon berry mixture to the mug, then spoon the crisp topping mixture over the top.
*You'll need to press down on the Saskatoon mixture with a spatula to compress it a little and ensure it fits in the mug with the topping.
Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds to 2 minutes and 40 seconds. (*if you like your berries softer/more cooked, then put it back in at 10-15 second intervals until it is cooked to your liking).
The whole thing will reduce in size. Cooking time is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary.
*Carefully remove from the microwave (I use an oven mitt) and let stand on a trivet until cool enough to eat. Be careful because it's going to be really hot at first!
Enjoy warm or cool with an additional dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, more berries, and lemon zest, if desired. Or you could serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Butter - you can use salted butter instead of unsalted, but you may need to add an additional ½ tablespoon of brown sugar to balance the sweetness and saltiness
- Whipped cream- you could use regular whipped cream, but it will be more calories and fat
- Oats - you can substitute regular rolled oats
- Lemon zest - you could use the zest of an orange
- Sugar - you can use white sugar instead of brown sugar, but it will change the flavor.
- Almond extract - you can substitute vanilla extract but it will change the flavor.
- Saskatoon berries - you can use fresh or frozen berries, but be sure to measure the berries AFTER they are thawed
🥗 Summer Meals to serve with Saskatoon Berry Crisp in a Mug
- Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun
- Easy Japanese Cold Noodle Salad (shown)
- BBQ Beer Can Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (with Clancy's Caesar Dressing)
- Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
🍽Equipment
You will need a 16 oz microwave-safe mug for this recipe. If you only want to make 1 serving, you will need an 8 oz mug.
🌡️Storage
Store Saskatoon berry crisp in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can store it in the mug in the fridge, covered in saran wrap or Glad press n' seal, if you’re just storing it overnight.
👪 Serving Size
This recipe makes 2 servings. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
🔢WW Points
This recipe is 9 WW points per serving (8 oz). You can further reduce the points by using light butter. You could also use a sugar substitute like monk fruit.
If you are looking for healthy Saskatoon berry recipes or a Saskatoon crisp recipe that you can make in a flash and/or don’t want to heat up your house or make a large portion, you’ll love this recipe!
📋 Saskatoon Berry Crisp (in a mug)
Ingredients
Topping
- 4 tablespoon quick oats
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 2 cups Saskatoon berries
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 tablespoon light whipped cream * I use spray whipped cream
- 2 tablespoon water
- ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep: Spray a microwave safe mug with non-stick cooking spray
- In a small bowl stir in the rolled oats, flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter to create the crisp topping.
- Toss Saskatoons with ½ tablespoon of the brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, almond extract, water, cornstarch, water and 2 whipped cream. *you can do this in a separate bowl or right in the mug.
- Add the Saskatoon mixture to the mug, then spoon the crisp mixture over the top. *You'll need to press down on the Saskatoon mixture with a spatula to compress it a little and ensure it fits in the mug.
- Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 to 2 minutes and 40 seconds. The whole thing will reduce in size. (*if you like your berries softer/more cooked, then put it back in at 10-15 second intervals until it is cooked to your liking).Cooking time is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary. *Carefully remove from the microwave (I use an oven mitt) and let stand on a trivet until cool enough to eat. Be careful because it's going to be really hot at first!
- Enjoy warm or cold with additional dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, berries and lemon zest, if desired.
Terri Gilson
This Microwave Saskatoon Berry Crisp is a total gem for those of us who love a quick dessert fix. I love how it lets me enjoy the fleeting Saskatoon berry season without committing to a full-sized crisp.
The fact that I can whip this up in just 7 minutes without heating up my kitchen is a huge bonus, especially on those hot summer days when the berries are at their peak.