Single Serve Apple Crisp (Oat Topping)

This Single Serve Apple Crisp recipe is a mini fruit crisp recipe that is baked up in a ramekin and is the perfect individual serving for one. I love that you only need one apple to make it and it's topped with the best crispy oat topping.

⭐Why I Love It:

• Crispy Oat Topping - Oats are a classic ingredient in a crisp to give that signature crunch! Another favorite fruit crisp recipe is this Single Serve Microwave Mug Apple Crisp or full batch Grilled Peach Crisp! Or for a full batch Apple Crisp recipe, I love this Easy Apple Crisp!
• Super Small Batch Dessert Recipe - I love that this single serve apple crisp recipe makes just one crisp that is perfect for one person! I have a similar recipe for a Single Serve Blueberry Crisp! Or if you're craving a pie recipe, try this Single Serve Apple Pie or Single Serve Pecan Pie recipe!
• Only One Apple - You only need one medium-large apple to make this recipe and peeling is optional!

🥘Ingredients

For the Crisp Topping

• Melted Unsalted Butter - This helps bind the oat topping together. You can also use salted butter and just omit the salt.
• Brown Sugar - When measuring brown sugar, make sure you pack it into the measuring cup. I typically use light brown sugar for this recipe, but dark brown sugar works too.
• Classic Oats - Also known as Rolled Oats or Old Fashioned Oats. These add that classic crunch to the crisp topping.
• All Purpose Flour - You'll want to use the 'spoon and level' method when measuring flour to avoid over measuring. If you want to make this recipe gluten free, you can use a 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Blend.
• Ground Cinnamon - I like to add a little cinnamon to both the topping and the apple filling.

Apple Filling

• Apple - It's up to you on what type of apple you use! Granny Smith is a popular choice for baking, but I've made this many times with a Honey Crisp as well and it's great! Peeling the apple is up to you then just a quick chop!
• All Purpose Flour and White Sugar - A little bit of flour and sugar helps sweeten the apple filling and helps the juices thicken.
• Ground Cinnamon - I like to add a little cinnamon to complement the apple flavor.

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🔪Step by Step

This recipe for Single Serve Apple Crisp is an adorable small batch fruit crisp for one that takes just minutes to prep before baking in the oven.

💭Recipe Tips

• Leftovers and Storage - Leftover apple crisp can be stored in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days or at room temperature for 2 days.
• Use 'Spoon and Level' Method When Measuring Flour - When measuring flour, make sure to use the 'spoon and level' method. This is where you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level off the top. Instead of dipping the measuring cup directly into the flour bin which can lead to over measuring.
• Peeling the Apple is Optional - I don't mind the texture of the skin on cooked apples, so I typically leave the skin on to keep prep easier! But you can peel the apple if you don't like the texture of the skin after cooking.

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