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Mini Apple Crisp for One Recipe

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This Mini Apple Crisp for One is a delicious, single-serving dessert featuring tender honeycrisp apples coated in warm spices and topped with a buttery, oat crisp topping. Perfectly portioned and easy to make, it’s baked until bubbly and golden brown, making a comforting treat that can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of ice cream.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • ⅔ cup chopped honeycrisp apples, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed (12g)
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (3g)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, cold (14g)

Crisp Topping

  • 2 tablespoons quick 1-minute oats (12g)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (24g)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (16g)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, cold (14g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Apples: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Peel and chop the honeycrisp apples into small pieces to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
  2. Mix Apple Filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped apples, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, vanilla bean paste, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and fine sea salt. Toss the mixture gently until the apples are evenly coated with the seasoning and flour.
  3. Assemble Filling in Ramekin: Transfer the apple mixture into a 12-ounce ramekin. Place the tablespoon of cold salted butter on top of the apple filling to enrich the flavor and help create a luscious sauce as it melts during baking.
  4. Prepare Crisp Topping: In another small bowl, mix the quick oats, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Add the cold salted butter and use your fingers to press the ingredients together until the mixture clumps and holds when squeezed, forming a crumbly topping.
  5. Add Topping: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples in the ramekin, trying to retain some larger clumps for texture.
  6. Bake: Place the ramekin on a small baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 23 to 27 minutes. The crisp is done when the apple juices bubble around the edges and the topping turns golden brown.
  7. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and enjoy the mini apple crisp warm. Optionally, top with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Use a 12-ounce ramekin for optimal filling volume; an 8-ounce ramekin can be used but leaves less room for toppings.
  • For best flavor, use cold salted butter in both filling and topping to create a rich texture.
  • You can substitute honeycrisp apples with other sweet-tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji if unavailable.
  • Optional toppings such as vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complement the warm crisp beautifully.
  • Make sure not to overbake to avoid drying out the apples and topping.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/mini-apple-crisp-for-one-recipe/