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Cozy Small-Batch Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble (Easy 30-Min Recipe)

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A warm, comforting apple crisp made in a small batch with a buttery oat crumble topping. Ready in about 30 minutes, this simple dessert uses just six ingredients and is perfect for one or two servings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and chopped into ½-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup rolled oats (45g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g for topping)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (50g for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop 2 medium apples into ½-inch chunks. Place in a mixing bowl.
  3. Season the apples: Add 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. If using vanilla extract or lemon juice, add them now. Toss until apples are evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to baking dish: Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased small baking dish (about 4-5 cup capacity). Do not pack down.
  5. Make the oat crumble topping: In a second bowl, combine ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir with a fork.
  6. Cut in the butter: Add 3 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized butter pieces.
  7. Top the apples: Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the apples. Do not press down.
  8. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. At the 20-minute mark, check the topping; if browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil. The crisp is done when apples are tender and bubbling around the edges, and topping is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Rest before serving: Let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter and do not overmix the topping. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. For extra nutty flavor, toast the oats in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing. To make gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For a vegan version, use chilled coconut oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: apple crisp, small batch, oat crumble, easy dessert, 30-minute recipe, comfort food, fall dessert

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