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Cozy Cinnamon Apple Crisp for Two – Easy Small Batch Recipe

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A perfectly portioned small batch apple crisp for two, featuring tender spiced apples and a buttery oat streusel topping. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients, this cozy dessert is ideal for date night or a quiet evening treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g total), peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (30g)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (40g)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (50g), light or dark
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (56g), cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (1.5g)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack to preheat along with the oven.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Place in a medium mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In a small bowl, combine rolled oats, ⅓ cup flour, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together with a fork. Add cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Refrigerate while preparing ramekins.
  4. Assemble the crisps: Divide the apple mixture evenly between two 8-ounce ramekins. Pack down gently with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle topping evenly over each ramekin, pressing down lightly.
  5. Bake: Place ramekins on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until filling is bubbling around edges and topping is deep golden brown. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  6. Cool slightly and serve: Let crisps cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to thicken.

Notes

For extra-crispy topping, broil the crisps for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Let the crisps rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to thicken. Keep butter cold for the best crumbly texture. Taste apples before adding sugar and adjust accordingly. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated; add 5 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.

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