This recipe for single-serving apple crumble is on my list of ’emergency recipes’. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare, but you’ll need to be patient while it’s in the oven. Don’t worry, the wait will be worth it. It has the perfect ratio of apples to crumbs, which means – lots of crumbs. Just don’t forget to serve it with vanilla ice cream!
If you’re looking for some other emergency recipes, try my chocolate fondant, one-bowl brownies, or peanut butter fudge.
More Apple Recipes:
- My Favorite Apple Crumble
- Applesauce Bread
- Caramel Apple Pie
- Apple Cake
- Apple Crumb Muffins
- Easy Puff Pastry Apple Tart
5-Ingredient Apple Crumble
YIELD: 2 servings
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 apple , peeled, cored, and sliced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping:
- 3 1/2 tablespoons (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
- optional - 1 1/2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats , chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- To make the apple filling: In a small bowl, toss apples with sugar and cinnamon. Divide apples into 2 individual ramekins, and press them slightly. Set aside.
- To make the topping: Mix flour and sugar, then add melted butter. Mix with a fork, until mixture clumps together into crumbly balls. Mix in oats and nuts, if using. Sprinkle crumble evenly on top of the apple mixture.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm and top with ice cream if you want (how can you not want?).
31 Comments
Kirsti
October 21, 2017 at 4:18 pmHi there, just want to say I’ve made this recipe twice now (once as written and the other time doubled) and it’s SO GOOD! Apple crumble is a traditional recipe here in the U.K. and you totally nailed it 😉
Just to still add for anyone who makes this recipe without the optional add-ins, you’ll have to add a bit extra flour, but no worries just a spoonful or two and it’ll look just right!
Miri
November 24, 2017 at 10:50 pmWhat kind of apples do you recommend for this? 🙂
Shiran
November 26, 2017 at 4:36 amI like to use a variety, usually Pink Lady and Granny Smith.
Magui
April 9, 2018 at 8:55 pmMade it yesterday for the first time and will absolutely make it again and again and again! Sooo deliciuous! Thank u
Lisa
May 23, 2018 at 11:41 amHi There,
I love your recipe! My Mum used to make Apple Crumble for me, and this is one of the best recipes I have come across,
Thank you!
All the best Lisa
Asta Kirkham
September 10, 2018 at 4:13 pmJust made this it was so nice, I added some coconut ice cream and It was amazing :))))
Oshay Beamon
September 26, 2018 at 5:37 pmI just popped these in the oven, wish me luck perfect for my husband and I – I didn’t have the topper ingredients but I do have ice cream
Gabriella
October 29, 2018 at 11:15 amCan oil be substituted for the butter?
Shiran
October 31, 2018 at 6:25 amSorry but I haven’t tried it with oil.
Zahbia
November 6, 2018 at 3:17 pmI tried this recipe today and OMG !!! It was flawless, even my husband who doesn’t have a sweet tooth at all loved it.
Chris
December 7, 2018 at 12:41 amYour recipes look amazing! I can’t wait to try some of them. Thanks Shiran. Merry Xmas from Australia
Sneha
December 20, 2018 at 2:16 amHi, can I use peanut butter instead of regular butter?
Shiran
December 21, 2018 at 2:46 pmHi Sneha , you need to use butter, you can add a bit of peanut butter in addition to the butter.
Rachel
January 12, 2019 at 6:36 pmThis was so good! I doubled the recipe and it was easy to reheat the next day. I added some nutmeg and allspice in with the cinnamon and it was delicious! I also cooked it 5 min longer since I like my apples softer. Thanks for this easy recipe!
Sharon
February 10, 2019 at 4:57 amCan theses be frozen?
Shiran
February 10, 2019 at 8:43 amIt’s best used fresh!
Lila
February 10, 2019 at 3:29 pmJust wondering, about how many calories are each serving? It tastes amazing but sometimes I feel guilty for not keeping track of this recipe!
Lauren
March 27, 2019 at 8:21 amCan you add blackberries to make it an apple and blackberry crumble? If so, what would be the ratio?
Thanks
Salem
July 21, 2019 at 11:28 pmthe ratio would be half and half
Simone
April 26, 2019 at 6:51 amThank you so much for this simple, yet delicious recipe! I made 2 serves tonight for me and my partner, and it so good. I added the oats and some chopped walnuts. I doubled the cinnamon too. The topping was so crunchy! I used some left over Royal Gala apples that we had, but I think next time I will use Granny Smith. Either way, it was a fantastic dessert for a cold evening 🙂
Adina
May 25, 2019 at 12:04 pmI doubled the apple and it was perfect for me and my daughter! Thank you, we will repeat often.
Gayle Rafferty
July 23, 2019 at 5:32 amThis apple crumble ticks all the boxes. Easy, quick, very tasty and everyone loves it!
I added a layer of strawberries under the apples – divine!
Gayle Rafferty
July 24, 2019 at 5:36 amSecond night with this recipe, OMG! Just as delicious. Thank you
Hannah
September 24, 2019 at 9:08 amThis recipe was so easy to make and absolutely delicious! I doubled it and made the apple crumble in one big dish which made enough to serve four (cooked in 30 minutes) Will definitely make it again!
Emer
October 13, 2019 at 12:57 pmDelicious! Loved it with pecans. Very easy to prepare – will definitely make again. Had mine with custard – yum!
Becki Banks
November 30, 2019 at 11:42 pmEasiest “mini” apple pies ever! I made these for Thanksgiving and It was gobbled up really fast.
Emily Heitner
December 3, 2019 at 6:24 pmgood job! tastes very good
Sabiha
March 19, 2020 at 10:46 pmI’ve made this countless times now and it turns out amazing every single time❤
Thank you 😊
Manon
April 1, 2020 at 10:59 amIt’s probably the 10th time I bake these for my boyfriends, he loves them and it’s time I leave a comment to thank you for this great recipe ! I really appreciate the ingredients being given in grams, saves me from googling ‘2 tbsp butter in grams’ everytime 😀 thank you!!
Shai
April 1, 2020 at 11:38 amThank you for this awesome recipe 🤯❤ wanted to find something to do with our overly ripe apples, good thing I tried out your recipe or else we would’ve just thrown everything out which is a super waste especially during quarantine time. Also had no cinnamon in stock so I used allspice instead and added slices of bananas for more sweetness 🥰
p.s. was also my first time trying out a recipe using apples and did not regret ☺️ Thanks so much ❤
Shiran
April 6, 2020 at 7:26 amThank you, Shai! Glad you like it!