This is the easiest, best tasting Apple Crisp recipe! One apple baked in brown sugar, cinnamon and butter underneath an oat free, buttery topping. It's the perfect size for a perfect dessert and can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
An apple crisp is one of my favorite desserts, especially in the fall! It reminds me of an apple pie in a bowl with no crust to mess with.
This single serving apple crisp recipe is made without oats and has a buttery, sweet topping that tastes incredible.
Why This Recipe Works
- This the perfect apple crisp recipe! The apples soften but aren't mushy.
- Apples are the highlight of this dish.
- The buttery topping sinks into the apples as the apple crisp bakes and delivers a lovely cinnamon spiced sweetness with every bite.
- This dessert is made with just 1 apple and is low in sugar.
How To Make This Recipe
- This apple crisp recipe couldn't be easier to make. Just slice one apple and put the pieces into a small oven safe baking dish. Mix in a little sugar and cinnamon.
- Mix together the apple crisp topping ingredients and spoon the crumb mixture over the apples. Bake for 25 minutes or until the apples are soft.
- Consider topping your apple crisp with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Expert Tips
- If you would like to make a gluten-free apple crisp, use gluten-free flour or almond flour instead.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for added crunch.
- Feel free to substitute a pear for the apple and make a delicious pear crisp instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
I peel the apple when I make an apple crisp, but you don't have to.
Use the type of apple you prefer or have on hand. It is generally best to use a variety of apple that will hold its shape after baking and not turn too mushy. My personal preference is to use Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady apples.
I use a 10-ounce ramekin. For best results, use a baking dish of similar size. If you would like additional information on the baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page.
To see examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen, please visit our Store page.
Other Single Serving and Small Batch Apple Recipes
- Apple Pie For One
- Apple Muffin For One
- Apple Cinnamon Scones
- Apple Granola
- Apple Galette
- Baked Apples
- Apple Butter
- Small Batch Fried Apples
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Apple Crisp For One
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 apple , peeled, cored and diced
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
FOR THE TOPPING
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Place the diced apples in a small ramekin or other oven-safe dish. Stir in the sugar and the cinnamon.
FOR THE TOPPING
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter. Cut the butter into a few pieces and toss them into the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a fork, work the butter into the dry ingredients until heavy crumbs are formed.
- Spoon the crumb mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until apples are soft.
Notes
- If you would like to make a gluten-free apple crisp, use gluten-free flour or almond flour instead.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for added crunch.
- Feel free to substitute a pear for the apple and make a delicious pear crisp instead.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Sharon M says
This was so good! I've been craving apple pie but I'm afraid I would eat the whole thing! Found this recipe and tried it. Good thing it was only a single serving! I would have ate another serving it was that good! Thank you for your single serving recipes.
Tova says
I made this and Iove it! I also add a dash of nutmeg to the apples and oats to the topping. So good! 🙂
Stef says
Tasty but my topping was too runny. Too much sugar for the apples I used.
Morgan Allgood says
This is my go-to for some impromptu comfort food. It's quick and easy, which I really appreciate. And darned tasty, too!
Peggy pankow says
Love this page thank you
Ashton Bower says
What size ramekin do you need for this? I see they have 6 ounces and 10 ounce sizes. Would you need the same size for the Chocolate Chip Cookie for one as well?
Joanie Zisk says
I use a 10-ounce ramekin for this recipe and yes, it is the same size as the one used in the deep dish chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Marie says
I tried to double the recipe, but I think I did something wrong with the topping cuz once it cooked, it had a layer of butter on top...
PatsyStephenson says
I'm a 72 year old grandmother and great grandma. I tried the garlic lemon chicken, and the meatloaf it was delicious
Joanie Zisk says
I'm so glad you are enjoying the recipes. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know.
PAT says
delicious thank you pat
Jennifer says
I tried it and it's really really good and super simple. Apples were soft and juicy and the topping was sweet and a bit crunchy. Just don't put it on top oven rack cuz my topping browned just a little to much. It was still divine though!!
Joanie Zisk says
I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Jennifer. Thank you so much for letting me know!