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Cozy Small-Batch Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Crumble

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A warm and comforting dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy oat crumble. Perfect for one or two, this easy recipe comes together in about 35 minutes and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large apple (about 200g), peeled, cored, and diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar (18g)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5g)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (3g)
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (25g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (1g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42g), cold and cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (15g) (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (15ml) (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place ramekins or a baking dish on a small baking sheet.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: Peel and dice the apple into ½-inch cubes. In a small bowl, combine the diced apple with granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Stir until coated.
  3. Make the oatmeal crumble topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Assemble the crisps: Divide the apple mixture evenly between two 8-ounce ramekins (or use one larger dish). Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil.
  6. Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Notes

For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats. Cold butter is essential for a crumbly topping. Let the crisp rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. If making gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For a vegan version, substitute butter with cold coconut oil or plant-based butter.

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