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Easy Small-Batch Apple Crisp for Two – Best Homemade Dessert

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This small-batch apple crisp is the perfect dessert for two, featuring a buttery, crispy oat topping and tender, spiced apples. It comes together in under 45 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, making it an ideal weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g total), peeled, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (24g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (45g)
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (70g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g) for topping
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (57g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice 2 medium apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. You should have about 2 cups of sliced apples.
  3. Make the apple filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 3 tablespoons flour, and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Stir gently until every apple slice is coated. Let it sit while you make the topping.
  4. Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup rolled oats, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir with a fork to break up lumps. Add 4 tablespoons cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the dry mixture until crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Transfer the apple mixture to a small baking dish (about 3-cup capacity). Spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Do not press it down.
  6. Bake: Place the dish on a sheet pan (optional) and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  7. Cool slightly: Let the crisp rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
  8. Serve: Scoop into bowls while still warm. Top with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream if desired.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use cold coconut oil or plant-based butter. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. If apples seem dry, add an extra tablespoon of butter to the filling. Let the crisp rest for at least 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set.

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