Description
This cozy cinnamon apple crisp for two is the perfect portion-controlled dessert for intimate evenings. It features a delightful contrast between tart, spiced Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples and a rich, buttery oat crumble topping. Using pure maple syrup and a hint of lemon zest, this rustic treat offers a vibrant, balanced flavor profile. It is easy to assemble with pantry staples and highlights the natural sweetness of farm-fresh fruit. Perfectly sized to avoid leftovers, it is a heartwarming classic you can bake in under an hour.
Ingredients
3 tbsp (45g) cold unsalted butter, diced
4 tbsp (50g) granulated sugar, divided
2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
2 tbsp (11g) rolled oats
1 pinch salt
2 medium Granny Smith apples
1 medium Honey Crisp apple
2 tbsp (30mL) pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine cold diced butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, half the cinnamon, oats, and salt in a bowl.
Work the mixture with a pastry blender or forks until it resembles coarse crumbs and refrigerate.
Peel, core, and dice all apples into uniform 1-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, toss apple pieces with the remaining sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, nutmeg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well-coated.
Transfer the apple mixture into a 3-cup capacity gratin dish.
Spread the chilled oat topping evenly over the apples.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the fruit is tender and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
You can substitute all-purpose flour with oat flour for a gluten-free option. Ensure the butter is cold to achieve the perfect crisp texture. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg