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Small-Batch Apple Crisp for Two (30-Minute Easy Dessert)

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A quick and easy small-batch apple crisp for two, ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for late-night cravings or a cozy weeknight dessert with simple ingredients and a crunchy oat topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch pieces (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup (30g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. Toss in a medium bowl with granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let sit while making topping.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In a small bowl, combine oats, ¼ cup flour, brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingertips to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Assemble the crisp: Pour apple mixture into a small baking dish (about 5×7 inches or two 8-ounce ramekins). Spread evenly. Sprinkle topping over apples, covering completely. Do not press down.
  5. Bake: Place dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for last 5 minutes.
  6. Cool and serve: Let crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples (e.g., Honeycrisp and Granny Smith). Keep butter cold for a crunchy topping. Let crisp rest 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set. Can be made gluten-free with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. Vegan option: use cold coconut oil or vegan butter.

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