🍎 Mini Apple Crumble (Warm, Buttery & Comforting)

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the apple filling:

• 3 apples (peeled, sliced)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (brown sugar preferred)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch

For the crumble topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup cold butter (cubed)
• Pinch of salt

For serving:

• Vanilla ice cream 🍨
• Caramel sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the filling

In a bowl, mix apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
Transfer into small ramekins or a baking dish.

2. Make the crumble

In another bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, and salt.
Rub in cold butter using your fingers until crumbly.

3. Assemble

Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples.

4. Bake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

5. Serve

Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle caramel sauce generously 🤌

💡 Pro Tips

• Use a mix of sweet + tart apples for better flavor
• Keep butter cold → creates that crispy crumble texture
• Add chopped nuts for extra crunch

🍽️ Flavor Profile

• Warm, soft cinnamon apples
• Buttery, crunchy topping
• Cold creamy ice cream melting on top
• Sweet caramel drizzle = chef’s kiss 💯