Mini Apple Crisp Recipe 5
This recipe creates a delightful individual mini apple crisp, featuring tender, spiced apples beneath a crispy, buttery oat and brown sugar topping. Perfect for a quick, comforting dessert, it can be enjoyed warm on its own or with a dollop of cream or ice cream.
Equipment
- 1 Small Oven-Safe Ramekin Or individual baking dish for single serving
- 2 Mixing Bowls One small for apples, one for crisp topping
- 1 Vegetable Peeler For peeling the apple efficiently
- 1 Paring Knife For precise slicing of the apple
- 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
Ingredients
Main
- 1 medium apple peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the apple, remove the core, and thinly slice it. Place the apple slices evenly into a small oven-safe ramekin or individual baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Evenly sprinkle the prepared crumb topping over the apple slices in the ramekin, ensuring full coverage.
- Place the ramekin on a small baking sheet to catch any potential drips and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apple filling is bubbly and tender, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove the ramekin from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
- Optionally, serve warm with a dollop of cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
Notes
1. Apple Choice: For the best texture and balanced sweetness, opt for a firm, tart apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Slice them evenly and not too thick to ensure they cook through at the same rate as the crisp topping. 2. Crumb Topping: Ensure your butter is cold and cut into small cubes before incorporating it into the dry ingredients. This helps create a flaky, crumbly topping rather than a dense paste. Avoid overworking the mixture. 3. Flavor Enhancement: A tiny pinch of freshly grated nutmeg can elevate the spice profile of the apple crisp. Consider a squeeze of lemon juice with the apples to brighten their flavor and prevent excessive browning. 4. Serving Suggestion: Serve this mini apple crisp warm, perhaps with a scoop of premium vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche for a truly luxurious finish.