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Cozy Small-Batch Apple Crisp for Two – Easy Fall Dessert

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A warm, spiced apple crisp with a crunchy oat topping, perfectly portioned for two. Made with simple ingredients, it’s an effortless fall dessert that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g total), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (25g), packed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8g)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5ml)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (25g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50g), packed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42g), cold, cut into small cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving, optional)
  • Maple syrup (for drizzling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make the apple filling: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly coated. Let the mixture sit while you make the topping.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir with a fork. Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible. Do not overwork.
  4. Assemble the crisps: Divide the apple mixture evenly between two 8-ounce ramekins or spread it in a small baking dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Do not press down.
  5. Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges. For a deeper golden topping, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  6. Let it rest: Allow the crisps to cool on a wire rack for at least 5-10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve warm: Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour in the topping with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend or oat flour, and use cornstarch or arrowroot powder in the filling. For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil or plant-based butter. Keep the butter cold for a crispy topping. Let the crisp rest after baking to allow the filling to set. This recipe scales up easily; double or triple the ingredients and bake in an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch dish, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

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