Description
This single-serving apple crumble recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced Jazz or Honeycrisp apples with a buttery, lightly sweetened crumble topping. Baked to golden perfection, this dessert is perfectly portioned for one and best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or rose saffron kulfi for an exotic twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 jazz apple, chopped into small cubes
- 1 tbsp raw sugar (divided: 1 tbsp + 1 tsp total)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Crumble Topping
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp raw sugar
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1.5 tbsp butter, melted
Garnish
- 1 large scoop vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prep the Filling: Chop one Jazz or Honeycrisp apple into small cubes and place them in your ramekin or baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon raw sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to ensure the apple pieces are evenly coated.
- Make the Crumble: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons raw sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 1.5 tablespoons melted butter and gently mix using your hands until small clumps form, resembling damp, crumbly sand that holds together but can still be sprinkled.
- Layer It Up: Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish. Do not worry if some apples remain partially exposed; this recipe uses a lightly topped crumble.
- Bake It Off: Place the baking dish in a toaster oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the apple edges are bubbling. If using a regular oven, bake slightly longer, around 35 to 40 minutes, to achieve the same result.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the apple crumble to cool slightly before adding a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or rose saffron kulfi on top for a delightful contrast of warm and cold flavors.
Notes
- The crumble topping should have a damp, crumbly texture similar to wet sand that sticks together but is not soggy.
- Oven bake times may vary, so watch for bubbling edges and a golden-brown top to determine doneness.
- This crumble is lightly topped; double the crumble portion if you prefer a thicker crust.
- Jazz or Honeycrisp apples work best, but any firm and sweet apple variety is suitable.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or rose saffron kulfi for an authentic and flavorful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
