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Easy Small-Batch Apple Crisp for Two

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This easy small-batch apple crisp for two is the perfect dessert for a date night or quiet evening. With a buttery oat topping and tender, cinnamon-spiced apples, it’s ready in under 45 minutes and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a small baking sheet on the middle rack to catch any drips later.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into about 1/4-inch thick pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the apple slices with the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let them sit for a minute.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the oats, 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir with a fork. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  4. Assemble the crisp: Divide the apple mixture evenly between two 10-ounce ramekins (or spread in a small baking dish). Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely. Do not press it down.
  5. Bake: Place the ramekins on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly after 20 minutes, tent loosely with foil.
  6. Cool slightly: Let the crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes to let the filling set.
  7. Serve warm: Spoon into bowls or eat straight from the ramekin. Optionally top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter straight from the fridge. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the juices to thicken. If using a single baking dish instead of ramekins, start checking for doneness at 25 minutes. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. For a vegan version, use cold coconut oil or vegan butter.

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