When the air gets cooler and apples reach their peak, there’s a dessert that everyone loves: apple crumble.
In this mini version, served in small cocottes or single-portion molds, it becomes even more irresistible: easy to prepare, beautiful to serve, and perfect to impress at the end of a meal or accompany a steaming cup of tea.
The natural sweetness of the apples pairs with a crunchy mix of flour, sugar, and butter (or plant-based alternatives), for a balance of textures and flavors that smell like home, like an oven on, like comfort.
Moreover, it’s an easily customizable dessert: you can enhance it with cinnamon, walnuts, raisins, or even a touch of ginger for a bolder note.
Prepare it in advance, enjoy it warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of yogurt. A simple, quick, and genuine recipe, perfect in every season!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric oven, Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 3 apples (golden)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- 1 Muffin tin
- 1 Bowl
Steps
1. Prepare the filling:
Peel the apples, remove the core, and dice them.
In a bowl, mix them with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and, if desired, raisins or walnuts.
Distribute the apple mixture on the bottom of slightly buttered or oiled cocottes.
2. Prepare the crumble:
In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and oat flakes or almonds (if using).
Add the cold butter in pieces and work the mixture with your fingertips until you obtain a crumbly and sandy dough.Sprinkle it crumbled on the base of the tin.
Generously sprinkle the apples with the crumble mixture, without pressing too much: it should remain crumbly.
4. Baking:
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and crispy and the apples are tender.
5. Serve:
Let cool slightly. Serve the mini crumbles hot or warm, alone or with:
a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍨
whipped cream
or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
You can also use pears, peaches, or berries along with the apples.
The crumble can be prepared in advance and baked at the last moment.
It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and should be slightly reheated before serving.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use gluten-free flour?
Absolutely yes.
