This recipe for Individual Apple Crisp creates a dish that is relatively simple to make, and the rustic presentation makes it look inviting and homemade.
¼cupUnsalted butter, cut into small cubes (2 ounces / ½ stick stick)
½teaspoonGround 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.