4-Ingredient Apple Crumble Cups

Name: 4-Ingredient Apple Crumble Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6

Desserts

These individual apple crumble cups layer tender cinnamon apples with a buttery oat topping, creating the perfect portion-controlled comfort dessert.

Units:

Metric Imperial

Servings:

Prep: 15 Cook: 25

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease 6 individual ramekins or oven-safe cups.
In a large bowl, toss 6 large6 large Granny Smith apples with half the 100g1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 10ml2 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
Divide the seasoned apples evenly among the prepared ramekins.
In the same bowl, combine 150g1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, remaining 100g1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 85g6 tbsp unsalted butter, mixing until crumbly and well combined.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples in each ramekin, pressing lightly to compact.
Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave before serving.

Ingredients

id: granny_smith_apples metric: 6 large imperial: 6 large name: Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
id: brown_sugar metric: 100g imperial: 1/2 cup name: packed brown sugar
id: rolled_oats metric: 150g imperial: 1 1/2 cups name: old-fashioned rolled oats
id: butter metric: 85g imperial: 6 tbsp name: unsalted butter, melted
id: ground_cinnamon metric: 10ml imperial: 2 tsp name: ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease 6 individual ramekins or oven-safe cups.
In a large bowl, toss {granny_smith_apples} with half the {brown_sugar} and {ground_cinnamon} until evenly coated.
Divide the seasoned apples evenly among the prepared ramekins.
In the same bowl, combine {rolled_oats}, remaining {brown_sugar}, and {butter}, mixing until crumbly and well combined.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples in each ramekin, pressing lightly to compact.
Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave before serving.

Apple Choice: Granny Smith apples hold their shape well and provide nice tartness to balance the sweet topping.

Consistent Dicing: Cut apples into uniform pieces for even cooking. About 1cm (1/2 inch) pieces work perfectly.

Topping Texture: The oat mixture should clump together when squeezed but still be crumbly when sprinkled.

Doneness Test: Apples should be fork-tender and topping golden brown. If topping browns too quickly, cover with foil.

Make-Ahead: These can be assembled earlier in the day and baked when ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions: Delicious with vanilla ice cream, custard, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.