Apple Crisp Cups

Ingredients and Weight:

• Crisp Topping:
  • Rolled oats (1 cup / 85g)
  • All-purpose flour (1/2 cup / 60g)
  • Brown sugar (1/2 cup / 115g)
  • Cinnamon (1 teaspoon / 2g)
  • Salt (1/4 teaspoon / 1g)
  • Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes (1/2 cup / 115g)
• Apple Filling:
  • Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (6 cups / 750g)
  • Sugar (1/2 cup / 115g)
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon / 15ml)
  • Ground nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon / 1g)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin cups.
3. For the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers to work them into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. For the apple filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Stir until combined.
5. Divide the apple filling among the prepared muffin cups.
6. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 260 per cup
• Fat: 11g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 28g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Sweet and tart
• Crunchy and tender
• Perfect for fall or winter gatherings

User Comments:

• "These apple crisp cups are absolutely delicious! The topping is perfectly crispy and the apples are tender and flavorful."
• "I love how easy these are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack."
• "The combination of the tart apples and the sweet crisp topping is irresistible."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use cold butter for the crisp topping. This will help the butter to stay in small pieces and create a more crumbly texture.
• For a sweeter crisp, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the topping.
• If you don't have a muffin tin, you can bake the apple crisp in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just increase the cooking time to 35-40 minutes.