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Apple Crisp for One

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Apple crisp for one in a mini pie dish.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

This festive little individual apple crisp is an easy way to treat yourself—no special occasion necessary.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    1 serving

Ingredients

1 apple, preferably Gala, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Vanilla ice cream (for serving; optional)

Special Equipment

A shallow 8-ounce baking dish or heatproof ramekin

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss apple, lemon juice, 2 tsp. brown sugar, and 1/8 tsp. cinnamon in a medium bowl, then pack into baking dish.

    Step 2

    Mix flour, pecans, butter, salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1/8 tsp. cinnamon in a medium bowl, squeezing and crumbling with your fingers until mixture comes together in little clumps. Scatter over apples.

    Step 3

    Bake crisp until apples are bubbling and top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

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