Cozy Small-Batch Apple Crisp for Two: Easy Recipe
This small-batch apple crisp is the perfect dessert for a quiet night in. Made with simple ingredients and ready in about 45 minutes, it delivers a warm, comforting treat for two without any leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (about 300g total), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons (20g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg (about ⅛ teaspoon)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (20g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons (42g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
- Prepare the apples: Peel, quarter, and core the apples. Cut each quarter into 3-4 chunks (about ½ inch thick). Place in a medium bowl.
- Season the apples: Add lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly. Let sit for a minute.
- Make the crisp topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir with a fork. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles wet sand with some pea-sized butter chunks.
- Assemble the crisps: Divide apple mixture evenly between two 10-ounce ramekins. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples without pressing down.
- Bake: Place ramekins on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apple juices are bubbling around the edges. Tent with foil if browning too quickly after 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly: Let crisps sit on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes to allow filling to set.
- Serve warm: Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream.
Notes
For best results, use cold butter and don’t overwork the topping. Let the apples macerate for 5-10 minutes after tossing with sugar and lemon juice. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
Keywords: apple crisp, small batch, for two, easy dessert, fall dessert, comfort food