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Best Easy Apple Cider Caramel Crisp for Two

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A happy accident turned into the most-requested dessert—tender spiced apples with a crunchy oat topping, all caramelized with apple cider into a luscious, buttery sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or small gathering, this easy crisp for two delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a baking sheet on the middle rack to preheat.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into roughly 1/4-inch thick slices (about 12-16 slices per apple).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine apple slices, apple cider, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse sand with a few pea-sized butter lumps. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Divide apple mixture evenly between two 10-ounce ramekins. Sprinkle crisp topping evenly over each, pressing down gently.
  6. Place ramekins on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until topping is deep golden brown and filling is bubbly and thick. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Let crisps cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
  8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Let the crisps rest for at least 10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to thicken. Keep butter cold for the topping to ensure a crispy texture. For a gluten-free version, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend and certified gluten-free oats. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter. You can assemble the crisps up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time when baking from cold.

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