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Cozy Apple Crisp for Two: Easy Small-Batch Ramekin Dessert

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A warm, cinnamon-spiced apple crisp baked in individual ramekins, with a buttery, crunchy oat topping. Perfect for a cozy night in, this small-batch dessert is quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
  2. Prepare the apple filling: In a medium bowl, combine chopped apples, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir until apples are evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In a small bowl, whisk together oats, ¼ cup flour, brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to cut butter into dry mixture until it resembles coarse, pebbly sand with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  4. Assemble the ramekins: Divide apple mixture evenly between two 8-ounce ramekins. Sprinkle crisp topping evenly over each, covering apples completely. Do not press down.
  5. Bake: Place ramekins on baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until filling is bubbly and topping is deep golden brown. If topping browns too quickly after 20 minutes, tent loosely with foil.
  6. Cool slightly & serve: Let ramekins cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter and old-fashioned rolled oats. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to thicken. To make gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For a vegan version, use vegan butter and certified vegan brown sugar.

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Keywords: apple crisp, small batch, ramekin dessert, easy dessert, apple dessert, fall dessert, dessert for two

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