If you’re looking for an easy no-fuss apple dessert, try these 7-ingredient individual apple crumbles. Prep is uncomplicated and quick, and as long as you have oven-safe ramekins, the crumbles bake in just over 30 minutes. Enjoy warm from the oven and feel free to serve with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel on top. See below for the best apple varieties to use!
For the past few years, I’ve been serving individual desserts from time to time and this includes s’mores chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, upside down key lime pies, and mini pound cakes. (Not just cookies or other handheld treats—specialty desserts just individually portioned.) The general response is usually something along the lines of “what a fun dessert!” or “great portion control!” The novelty of having your own dessert is always appreciated. And since they’re smaller, individual desserts usually bake and cool quicker. A win all around!
Tell Me About These Individual Apple Crumbles
- Texture: Each spoonful is altogether juicy, gooey, soft, and crisp. This medley of textures is especially present if you stick with firm, crisp apples. Granny Smiths & Honeycrisps are my preferred choices for this recipe and I list a few others below.
- Flavor: Have you ever tried this apple crumble pie before? We’re essentially making the same thing only skipping the pie crust. Warm cinnamon apples and buttery brown sugar crumble come together in every single bite. And while the crumbles bake, you can make a batch of salted caramel for garnish. Homemade whipped cream is also fantastic on top!
- Ease: This is a beginner baking recipe because there’s nothing complicated involved. If you have little baking assistants by your side, they love to help put the apples in the dishes and sprinkle on the crumble topping.
- Time: Set aside about 20 minutes to prep and assemble the crumbles, plus another 35 minutes for baking. Serve and enjoy right from the oven! This recipe joins 30+ others in my collection of Quick Dessert Recipes—ready in 1 hour or less.
This dessert recipe does not have any eggs, so it joins many others in the naturally egg-free baking recipes category. If you need another suggestion, these baked apples are egg-free as well.
Here’s Exactly What You Need
Oven-Safe 6 Ounce Ramekins: Bake these mini apple crumbles in individual oven-safe ramekins. I used these (affiliate link) 6 ounce oven-safe ramekins. They’re a convenient size to have in your kitchen because you can use them for snacks, ingredient prep, and for other individual desserts including chocolate soufflé, chocolate fudge cakes, chocolate lava cakes, upside down key lime pies, and lemon pudding cakes. Functional AND multipurpose!
Just 7 Ingredients:
Yes, The Process Really Is This Easy:
Mix the apple filling ingredients together and then spoon into greased ramekins.
Use a fork to mix dry ingredients for topping together and then gently mix in the melted butter. Avoid over-mixing which can turn the topping into paste. Literally do less work.
Spoon topping over apples and bake.
If you’re planning for a smaller Thanksgiving celebration, these individual crumbles are a great alternative to full-sized Thanksgiving pie recipes.
3 Success Tips for Baking Mini Apple Crumbles
Individual Apple Crumbles Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line six 6-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet.
- First, brush the 1 Tablespoon of melted butter into ramekins to grease them. In a large bowl, stir the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Divide apples between ramekins.
- Use a fork to mix this crumb topping. Mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Fold in the melted butter. Keep the mixture as large crumbles and do not over-mix. (If over-mixed, this will turn into a thick paste.) Sprinkle evenly over apples, pressing down into the apples if necessary so it fits. (It’s fine if crumble topping is still piled high on the apples because it bakes down.)
- Bake for 32-36 minutes or until topping is lightly toasted and apples appear softened.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm. If desired, serve with ice cream and salted caramel on top.
- Cover and store leftover crumbles in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven if desired before enjoying. (See next for reheating in oven instructions.)
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