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    Home » Cobblers & crisps

    Published on: November 18, 2013 by Janice; Updated on: March 22, 2023 6 Comments

    How to make apple crisp for one

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    Make an apple crisp for one by microwaving the apples while you cook a tiny batch of crumble topping in a fry pan on the stove. It's easy with this recipe and it cooks in 2 minutes!

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    I love making big fruit crisps, like this traditional strawberry rhubarb crumble, or crazy flavour combos like this cherry chocolate crumble and this Concord grape crisp with peanut butter crumble (so good!). But fruit desserts tend to make a lot of servings, and I am only one person who probably shouldn't eat an entire apple crisp by herself.

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    Ingredients you need to make this dessert

    If you want to make just one serving of apple crisp, you will need small amounts of the same ingredients that go into a full sized dessert:

    • apple, preferably a variety that holds its shape, like Cortland or Empire. Macintosh apples will also work but they break down more.
    • sugar, either granulated or brown sugar or a combination of both is needed to sweeten the fruit layer and to make the crumble topping
    • warm spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or ginger work well in this easy dessert
    • oats give texture to the crumble topping
    • flour binds the topping together
    • butter adds richness to the topping and helps caramelize and toast the crumble, bringing out nutty flavours
    • nuts, like pecans, add texture to the crumble topping and flavour (you could substitute walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, etc)
    • salt is always great for balancing the sweetness of desserts and bringing a little depth so that it isn't one-noted
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    This method is perfectly timed: the crumble topping takes 2 minutes to cook on the stove, while the apple takes 2 minutes to cook in the microwave. GENIUS.

    I don't think a recipe can be easier than this. If you can chop an apple and microwave it, and in the meantime, cook some crumble topping on the stove for 2 minutes, then you can make this.

    apple crisp for one | kitchen heals soul

    The apples are warm and comforting, and the crumble topping is crisp and sweet. It's everything an apple crisp should be, without having to commit to a whole pan. I think we could all use a little apple crisp in our lives, at a moment's notice. Treat yourself. If you need more dessert for one inspiration, try this chocolate cake in a mug, baked in a mug in the microwave.

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    Apple crisp for one

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    You are literally less than 10 minutes away from a serving of apple crisp with this recipe, and it’s everything an apple crisp should be, without having to commit to a whole pan.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword apple crisp for one
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Cook Time 4 minutes
    Total Time 8 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 358kcal
    Author Janice

    Equipment

    • Ramekins

    Ingredients

    Apple base ingredients

    • 1 Cortland apple(s), I used an Empire apple, peeled, cored and diced
    • 2 pinches ground cinnamon
    • 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon) granulated sugar
    • 10 grams (2 teaspoon) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    • 5 grams (1 tablespoon) bleached all-purpose flour
    • 10 grams (1 tablespoon) dark brown sugar
    • 5 grams (1 tablespoon) rolled oats (or large flake oats)
    • 5 grams Nuts, like 2 pecans and a few sunflower seeds
    • 1 pinch Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt
    • 10 grams (2 teaspoon) unsalted butter

    Instructions

    • In a microwave safe bowl, combine the apple base ingredients, dotting with the pieces of butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stopping it to stir halfway through the cooking time.
    • Meanwhile, in a fry pan, combine the crumble topping ingredients. Cook the crumble on medium–high heat for about 2 minutes, swirling the pan every so often and stirring with a wooden spoon to evenly distribute the butter as it melts and to form clusters of crumble topping. The nuts will toast during this step so be careful not the burn them. Take the pan off the heat when the topping is cooked.
    • Top the cooked apple with crumble topping and enjoy.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      November 18, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      How funny I just posted a single serving apple crumble yesterday! I like that your crumble includes nuts.

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      • Janice Lawandi says

        November 20, 2013 at 2:45 am

        Awesome! I will definitely check yours out!

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    2. Jenn says

      June 03, 2015 at 3:36 am

      I had a sweet tooth tonight and this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for posting, it was yummy!

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    3. Cassie | Crumb Kitchen says

      October 23, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      Janice, I made this tonight for dessert and it was so good! And it didn't take an hour to make, like the bigger versions. (Good, because I was hangry.) I doubled the topping because I have a big sweet tooth and it was perfect.

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      • Janice says

        November 26, 2017 at 9:59 pm

        This is what that recipe is for, lol! Smart move doubling the topping!

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    4. Tegan says

      May 11, 2019 at 8:19 am

      This was fantastic!! I used your crumble over stewed apple and rhubarb. It was quick and easy and, above all, delicious!
      I used walnuts and they gave a nice crunch!

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