Apple Crisp for Two
This apple crisp for two recipe is a quick and easy treat to get you in the fall spirit! Made with crisp apples, a rich, sugary oat topping, and warm, cozy spices, this dessert is truly autumn in a dish (or two).
Apple crisp is a quintessential autumn dessert, and this recipe is the perfect two-serving size to enjoy with a loved one! Just chop some apples, whip up a quick oat-based topping, bake, and enjoy–it’s that easy. There’s no better treat to make after a trip to the apple orchard, and since it’s a small batch recipe, you won’t use up all your apples & can save the extras for more fall desserts! This apple crisp is delicious as-is, but you can really zhuzh it up with some ice cream, syrup, whipped cream, even some flaky salt… you name it, it’ll probably taste great.
Here are some more autumn dessert recipes you’ll love: Spiced Cranberry and Pear Galette, Dark Chocolate Tahini Banana Bread, and Old Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Donuts.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this apple crisp for two:
- Cocottes or ramekins
- Baking sheet
- Flour
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Apples
- Butter
- Rolled oats
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Add more spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg are my go-to’s for a perfectly balanced, cozy autumn flavor, but feel free to get creative with other fall spices like cloves, cardamom, etc.!
- Finish with syrup. A bit of pure maple syrup on top of this apple crisp would be the perfect addition for a little extra sweetness!
- Serve with ice cream. Scoop some vanilla bean right on top and enjoy all the melty goodness.
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- To peel or not to peel. It’s really up to you! If you’re not a fan of leaving the skin on your apples, peel them–but it’s not necessary for the recipe (I personally like leaving the skin on).
FAQ
Stores like HomeGoods and Marshalls usually have some great affordable options (the ones in these photos are from HomeGoods), and I have some similar cocottes linked on my Amazon storefront, too!
Yes! You can easily scale up this recipe to feed however many people you want.
These apple crisps are best enjoyed day-of, but you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for a couple days and reheat in the oven before eating.
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Apple Crisp for Two
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
- 2-3 small apples chopped (peeling optional)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the crisp topping:
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter cold, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and set your cocottes/ramekins on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix the chopped apples with both sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a small bowl, mix the oats, flour, and brown sugar together until combined. Mix in the cold butter with your hands until soft and crumbly in texture.
- Divide the apple mixture into both cocottes, then top each with an even layer of the oat mixture.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the crisp topping is sturdy and golden brown.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- To peel or not to peel. It’s really up to you! If you’re not a fan of leaving the skin on your apples, peel them–but it’s not necessary for the recipe (I personally like leaving the skin on).
- Add more spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg are my go-to’s for a perfectly balanced, cozy autumn flavor, but feel free to get creative with other fall spices like cloves, cardamom, etc.!
- Finish with syrup. A bit of pure maple syrup on top of this apple crisp would be the perfect addition for a little extra sweetness!
- Serve with ice cream. Scoop some vanilla bean right on top and enjoy all the melty goodness.
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