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Cozy Small-Batch Apple Crisp for Two Made in Cast Iron

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This cozy small-batch apple crisp for two made in cast iron is the answer to that Tuesday night craving. It’s the kind of dessert that feels special without any fuss, with tender apples and crunchy streusel, ready in about fifteen minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples (about 300g or 10.5 oz), such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (8g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (30g)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40g)
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar (70g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57g), cold and cut into small cubes
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your empty 6-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Wash, core, and chop your apples into 1/2-inch chunks. Place in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice to the apples. Toss until evenly coated. Let sit while you make the topping.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, and salt (and nutmeg if using). Add the cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour the apple mixture into the skillet and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples, covering them completely. Do not press it down.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly around the edges. If the topping is browning too quickly after 20 minutes, tent loosely with foil.
  7. Let the crisp rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip preheating the skillet. Cut butter into flour mixture until uneven crumbs. Use a mix of apple textures. Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: apple crisp, small batch, cast iron, dessert for two, easy apple crisp, fall dessert

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