Individual Apple Crumble Cups

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 6 mins
Total Time 51 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Best Season: Fall
Description

These Individual Apple Crumble Cups are warm, buttery, and perfectly spiced mini desserts made with tender cinnamon apples and a golden oat crumble topping. Baked in individual portions, they are ideal for parties, family gatherings, or cozy evenings. This easy apple crumble recipe delivers bakery-style flavor with simple pantry ingredients and no haram components.

Ingredients
    For the Apple Filling
  • 4 medium apples , peeled and diced (Granny Smith or any firm apple) (about 600 g)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 60 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
    • For the Crumble Topping
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g rolled oats
  • 80 g brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 90 g cold unsalted butter (cubed)
    • Optional for Serving
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce
Instructions
    Prepare the Apples
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples with lemon juice immediately to prevent browning. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the apples are evenly coated. The cornstarch will help thicken the juices during baking.
    2. Make the Crumble Topping
  2. 2
    In another bowl, mix the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overwork it — small butter pieces create a crisp texture when baked.
    3. Assemble the Cups
  3. 3
    Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  4. 4
    Grease 6 ramekins or oven-safe cups lightly with butter.
  5. 5
    Divide the apple mixture evenly among the ramekins, filling each about ¾ full. Spoon the crumble topping generously over each cup, gently pressing it down slightly without compacting it too tightly.
    6. Bake
  6. 6
    Place the ramekins on a baking tray for easy handling. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until:
  7. 7
    The topping is golden brown
  8. 8
    The apple filling is bubbling around the edges
  9. 9
    The crumble feels crisp to the touch
    10. Rest and Serve
  10. 10
    Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. This helps the filling set slightly.
  11. 11
    Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Note

Apple Choice

Granny Smith apples give a balanced sweet-tart flavor. You can mix sweet and tart apples for better depth.

Make-Ahead Option

You can assemble the cups and refrigerate them (covered) for up to 24 hours before baking.

Freezer-Friendly

Freeze unbaked assembled cups for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 10–15 extra minutes.

Texture Tip

If you prefer a crunchier topping, add 2 tbsp chopped almonds or walnuts (optional).

Healthier Variation

Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour and reduce sugar slightly for a lighter version.

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.

Keywords: easy dessert, fall recipe, individual portions, baked apples, kid-friendly
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