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Mini Apple Crumble with Walnuts and Oats Recipe

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Mini Apple Crumble is a delightful individual dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apple cubes topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble made of flour, brown sugar, oats, and walnuts. Baked to a golden finish, this warm treat is perfectly complemented with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent finish.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 1 (165g) apple, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm (1″) cubes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder

Crumble Topping

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats

To Serve

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it is properly heated for baking the apple crumble.
  2. Prepare the Apples: Peel the apple and cut into 1.5 cm (1″) cubes. In a small bowl, mix the apple cubes with brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon powder, tossing well to combine all flavors.
  3. Fill the Ramekins: Divide the apple mixture evenly between two 4 oz (118 ml) ramekins. Gently tap the ramekins or press the apples down with a fork to eliminate large air pockets, which helps the crumble topping hold firmly during baking.
  4. Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate shallow bowl, blend the flour, brown sugar, cold diced butter, and cinnamon powder using your fingers, rubbing the butter into the flour mix until it resembles coarse crumbs or wet sand—not a smooth paste.
  5. Add Nuts and Oats: Incorporate the chopped walnuts and rolled oats into the crumble mixture, continuing to crumble and mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Top the Apples: Evenly divide the crumble topping over the apple filling in each ramekin. If needed, break up larger pieces of crumble between your fingers to achieve a sandy texture on top.
  7. Bake: Place the ramekins on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the apple juices bubble around the edges and the topping has turned a golden brown color.
  8. Rest: Remove the ramekins from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
  9. Serve: Serve each mini apple crumble warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
  • Ensure butter is cold for the crumble topping to achieve the perfect crumbly texture.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
  • The ramekins should be around 4 oz/118 ml capacity for individual portions.
  • Serving warm enhances the flavors and melting of the ice cream, making the dessert more enjoyable.
  • The caramel sauce can be store-bought or homemade according to your preference.

Keywords: apple crumble, mini apple crumble, individual apple dessert, cinnamon apple dessert, baked apple crumble, vanilla ice cream dessert, caramel sauce dessert

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