Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (old fashioned)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Peel the apples and slice them into thin, even wedges about 1/4 inch thick. Toss the apple slices with the lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Divide the seasoned apples into two oven-safe ramekins or one small baking dish. Make sure the apples are packed tightly so they steam and soften quickly during the short cook time.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use your fingers or a fork to work the cold, cubed butter into the oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this topping generously over the apples. Place the dishes into the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and the apple juices should be bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the apple crisp carefully from the oven. Let it sit for two minutes to allow the juices to thicken slightly. Serve it warm directly in the ramekin. For the best experience, top it with a small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The contrast between the cold cream and the hot, spiced apples is absolutely irresistible.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes