This recipe for Individual Apple Crisp creates a dish that is relatively simple to make. The presentation is rustic and inviting. The treat consists of spiced, tender baked apples underneath a crispy topping all baked in individual serving dishes.
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What I love about this recipe
This recipe makes an ideal dessert to serve guests after dinner since they only take 15 minutes to bake. Also, you can make the apple crisp recipe during the day and place in the fridge. Simply pop these in the oven while the coffee is brewing. In no time your guests will have freshly baked apple crisp!
Ingredients
You need the following ingredients to make the individual apple crisp recipe:
- Apples: I suggest using one or a mixture of the following apple types: Granny Smith, Honey Crisp or Fuji. All of these types are great apples for baking.
- Brown sugar: use light or dark brown sugar. The sugar is used for both the apple filling and for the crisp topping.
- Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt
- Oatmeal: use old-fashioned oats. Don't use quick cooking oats as these can result in a gummy topping.
- Butter: use cold butter cut into small cubes. Using cold butter will make working it into the crisp topping easier.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Follow the instructions below for this easy apple crisp recipe:
Combine oatmeal, butter, flour and cinnamon in a bowl. Using your fingers, work the butter into the other ingredients. Don't overwork - some small pieces of butter will remain (approximately the size of a pea).
Wash and peel apples. Chop into small pieces approximately ⅓ of an inch.
Place apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until apples just begin to release their juices (approximately 3 - 4 minutes). Stir occasionally.
Next, remove the pan from heat and stir in the corn starch until evenly distributed. Allow apples to cool for several minutes.
Fill each dish with ¼ of the apples. Add a generous scoop of the crisp over the apples. Press lightly to seal.
Bake at 375° F for 15 - 18 minutes. Tops will be golden brown and apple filling will be bubbling. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Variations
Want to change this recipe a bit to fit a specific diet or taste? Consider the following:
- Gluten-free - replace the flour in the crisp topping with a gluten-free flour replacement
- Tree Nuts - add ¼ cup of toasted walnuts or pecans to the apple filling
- Vegetarian - replace the butter in the crisp topping with a vegan butter replacement
Equipment
You need the following items to make the individual apple crisp recipe:
- Baking dishes: I use mini cast iron skillets for baking but you may also ramekins or mini pie pans.
- Bowls, saucepan, heat-proof spatula, measuring spoons and cups.
Storage
These individual apple crisp are best served the day they are made. If you prefer to make the day before serving, place in an airtight container and store at room temperature.
This easy apple crisp does not stand up well to freezing. The crisp topping will become soggy when defrosting.
Top tip
Don't overwork the butter in the crisp topping. Rub the butter into the other ingredients using your fingertips until coarse pieces remain. You still have small chunks of butter - approximately the size of a pea.
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📋 Recipe
Individual Apple Crisp
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple filling
- 4 Medium Apples
- 2 Tablespoons Brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch
Crisp topping
- ⅓ cup Light or dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup Oatmeal
- ⅓ cup All-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (2 ounces / ½ stick stick)
- ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Crisp Topping
- Combine brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, butter and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Using your hands or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine ingredients until it resembles coarse pieces.
Apple filling
- Wash and peel apples. Chop into small pieces approximately ⅓ of an inch.
- Place apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until apples just begin to release their juices (approximately 3 - 4 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the corn starch until evenly distributed. Allow apples to cool for several minutes.
Assemble and bake
- Fill each dish with ¼ of the apples. Add a generous scoop of the crisp over the apples. Press lightly to seal.
- Bake at 375° F for 15 - 18 minutes. Tops will be golden brown and apple filling will be bubbling. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
TAYLER ROSS says
This is my absolute favorite apple crisp recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly
Justine says
Loved this! Super simple recipe, and everybody loved having their own little portion.
Lana says
Made a bunch of these for a dinner party and they were a huge hit — not a scrap left behind! Love apple crisp and this elevates it. Thank you!
Monidipa Dutta says
Your recipe for Individual Apple Crisp was a hit! The simple steps and clear instructions made it easy to follow. The result was delicious, and the portion size was perfect. Thank you for sharing this tasty treat!