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Easy Cozy Baked Apple Crisp for Two (Best Ramekin Recipe)

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A perfectly portioned baked apple crisp for two, made in ramekins with tender jammy apples and a golden crunchy oat topping. Ready in about 35 minutes, this cozy dessert is ideal for a quiet night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large apple (about 200g), peeled, cored, and diced into ½-inch cubes (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (15g)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (15g)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed, about half a small lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (14g)
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (25g)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed (50g)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes (28g)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack to heat up as the oven warms.
  2. Peel and core your apple, then dice it into ½-inch cubes.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apple, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apple pieces are evenly coated. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. If using nuts, stir them in now.
  5. Divide the apple mixture evenly between two 6-ounce ramekins. Dot the top of each ramekin with the small pieces of butter. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples, pressing down gently.
  6. Place the ramekins on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly, loosely tent a piece of foil over the ramekins.
  7. Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Do not skip the cornstarch—it thickens the apple juices into a luscious syrup. Use cold butter for the topping to ensure a crumbly, crisp texture. Let the apples sit after tossing with sugar to draw out moisture. Bake on a sheet pan to catch any drips. Leave about ¼ inch of space at the top of each ramekin to prevent overflow.

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