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Individual Apple Crumbles Recipe

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This Individual Apple Crumble recipe offers a delightful single-serve dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. Baked until golden and bubbling, these easy-to-make ramekin-sized portions are perfect for serving warm, alone or with a scoop of ice cream and salted caramel for extra indulgence.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Apple Layer

  • 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large apples, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups or 480g)
  • 3 Tablespoons (38g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crumb Topping

  • 2/3 cup (135g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Small pinch salt (about 1/16 teaspoon)
  • 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Optional for Serving

  • Ice cream
  • Salted caramel

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line six 6-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet to prepare for baking.
  2. Prepare the Apple Layer: Brush the inside of each ramekin with 1 tablespoon of melted butter to grease them thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine the apple chunks, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until the apples are evenly coated. Divide this apple mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  3. Make the Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt using a fork. Then, fold in the melted butter gently to form large crumbles. Be careful not to over-mix, as it will turn the mixture into a paste. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples in each ramekin, pressing slightly so it fits well. It’s fine if the topping is piled high as it will bake down.
  4. Bake: Place the baking sheet with the ramekins in the preheated oven. Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns lightly toasted and the apples appear soft and tender.
  5. Serve Warm: Remove the ramekins from the oven and serve your apple crumbles warm. For extra indulgence, you may add a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with salted caramel on top.
  6. Storage and Reheating: If you have leftovers, cover and store the apple crumbles in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in the oven before enjoying again.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture.
  • Ensure the butter used in the topping is melted but slightly cooled to mix evenly without turning the flour into a dough.
  • Don’t over-mix the crumb topping; large crumbs create a better texture.
  • Baking times can vary depending on your oven; check for lightly toasted topping and softened apples as indicators of doneness.
  • If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce to complement the warm crumble.
  • Individual portions bake evenly in 6-ounce ramekins, making it easy to serve and store leftovers.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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