Easy Apple Crisp for One
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This simple apple crisp for one is the perfect cozy fall dessert! I love making this individual apple crisp on a chilly evening. It uses just one apple and can be made in the microwave or the oven!
You guys know how much I love a single-serve dessert! Just like my banana mug cake, this single serve apple crisp is the perfect weeknight dessert. It’s great when I don’t feel like making a whole apple crisp!
I love baking this mini apple crisp in the oven, but you can even make it in the microwave if you want it even faster!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Apple Crisp for One
- You only need one apple to make this single serving apple crisp!
- This recipe can be made in the oven or in the microwave.
- You only need a handful of simple pantry ingredients. I bet you already have everything you need!
- This individual apple crisp is the perfect dessert for one!
Ingredients Needed
- Flour: You can use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Butter: Feel free to use regular butter or vegan butter if you’re dairy-free!
- Apples: You can use your favorite type of apple. I love using crispier apples like honey crisp or gala apples.
- Oats: I recommend using old fashioned oats. If you’re gluten-free, just make sure to use gluten-free oats.
- Brown Sugar: You can swap out brown sugar for coconut sugar, but just note that it won’t be as sweet!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: If making this apple crumble for one in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Add the chopped apples to your ramekin. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk the oats with the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and butter. Use your hands or a fork to mix it together.
Step 4: Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples.
Step 5: Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Step 6: If making in the microwave, microwave the apple crisp for 90 seconds or up to 2 ½ minutes. This depends on the strength of your microwave, so I recommend starting at the lower time and adding more time as needed.
Step 7: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy!
Making this single serve apple crisp dairy-free, vegan, or gluten-free
What’s great about this recipe is that you can easily make it work if you have food allergies!
To make it vegan, just make sure to use vegan butter and top with vegan whipped cream. To make this apple crisp gluten-free, just use gluten-free all-purpose flour and gluten-free certified rolled oats. And to make it dairy-free, just be sure to use dairy-free butter!
Expert Tips
- I recommend using a 10-oz ramekin for this apple crumble. If you use too small a ramekin, the filling and crumble won’t fit!
- I love topping this with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, but you could also top it with whipped cream.
- No need to peel the apples before chopping them up, but you can peel them if you prefer.
Storage Instructions
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Easy Apple Crisp for One (Oven or Microwave!)
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 1 small apple, chopped into cubes
- ½ Tablespoon (6 g) brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble Topping
- 5 Tablespoons (34 g) old fashioned oats
- 2½ Tablespoons (20 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg, (optional)
- pinch of salt
- 1 Tablespoon (12.5 g) brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoon (26 g) butter, softened, (regular or vegan)
Optional
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for topping, (regular or vegan)
Instructions
- If making these in the oven, preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).
- Add chopped apple pieces to your ramekin. Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- In a medium bowl add the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Use your hands or a fork to mix everything together until it's fully combined.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly on top of the apple filling.
Oven Method
- Bake for 18-15 minutes. The top will be a very light golden brown.
Microwave Method
- Microwave for 90 seconds or up to 2½ minutes. This will largely vary depending on the strength of your microwave, so start at the lower time and then add more time as needed. The top will look cooked.
- Top the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (regular or vegan). Drizzle with caramel if desired and enjoy!
Equipment
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Notes
The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.