Apple crumble is the ultimate cosy dessert for cold weather. But sometimes you don't want to make a large one, or have to worry about leftovers, especially if you're from a small household. This recipe for Apple Crumble for Two provides you with the perfect amount for two people to enjoy some delicious apple crumble, without any leftovers. These individual apple crumbles are served in ramekins, flavoured with spices and are best enjoyed with lashings of custard!
Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information
- You can use either butter or a baking spread for the crumble topping. I use unsalted buter, but salted won't make it taste salty, so don't worry if that's all you have.
- I really recommend using light brown soft sugar if you can, but if you can't get hold of it, you can use golden caster sugar or regular caster sugar (superfine sugar) instead.
- Mixed spice is a British spice blend containing cinnamon, coriander seed, nutmeg, clove, pimento and ginger. If you can't get hold of it, you can omit it, or use another spice like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg instead.
- Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
- For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.
For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to make Apple Crumble for Two
Make the crumble by mixing together the plain flour and light brown soft sugar. Then add the butter and use your fingers ro rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. You can also use a fork or a food processor to do this. Set it aside. For the apple mixture, peel, chop and core your apple. Mix it with the cinnamon, mixed spice, cornflour and light brown soft sugar.
Divide the apple mixture between the ramekins, then add the crumble on top. Place the ramekins on a baking tray (in case they bubble over at all, this will catch it), then bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Serve warm.
What size ramekins do you need?
The ramekins I used were 9cm in diameter and 5cm deep. This is quite a common and generic size of ramekin, so if you don't already own them, they should be easy enough to get hold of.
Can you make the Apple Crumble for Two without ramekins?
Yes, you can put the mixture into a small baking tin or dish, then when it's baked, grab a spoon each and share!
Can this recipe be made in advance and can it be frozen?
Yes, you can assemble and bake the individual apple crumbles in advance. Let them cool fully, they store covered in the fridge. Re-heat as required and eat within 3 days. You can also freeze the baked crumbles (do check your ramekins can be put in the freezer first, if not, transfer the mixture to some tupperware) for up to 3 months. You can also make the crumble mix in advance and freeze it unbaked. I don't recommend storing the unbaked apple mix as apples don't last long once exposed to air.
What kind of apples should you use?
Any sweet eating apples or cooking apples will work well. I tend to choose Gala apples, but I've also used Jazz, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Bramley and apples from my stepmums's garden before for apple crumble.
Can this recipe be made gluten free?
Yes, just swap the plain flour for a gluten free plain flour blend. I would also recommend checking that the cornflour you use is gluten free. Please do check the labels for everything you use to make this recipe if you are serving it to someone with an allergy or intolerance.
Can this recipe be made dairy free?
Yes, all you need to do is replace the butter in the crumble mix with a dairy free alternative, then the recipe will be dairy free. Please do check the labels for everything you use to make this recipe if you are serving it to someone with an allergy or intolerance.
What can you serve the Apple Crumble for Two with?
- Custard
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Pouring cream
- Creme fraiche
- Natural yoghurt
- Drizzled with melted Biscoff or salted caramel sauce
- A combination of the above!
More tips for making the Apple Crumble for Two:
- If you like raisins or sultanas in your apple crumble, stir some into the apple mixture.
- Add a dollop of Biscoff spread in the middle of the apple mix, before you add the crumble, for a yummy surprise.
Troubleshooting
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Ingredients
For the crumble mix
- 60 g Plain flour
- 35 g Butter or baking spread cold
- 30 g Light brown soft sugar
For the apple mix
- 100 g Apple (weight after peeling and coring)
- 20 g Light brown soft sugar
- ¼ tsp Cornflour
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Mixed spice see notes
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 180C Fan/400F/Gas Mark 6
- For the crumble, stir the light brown soft sugar and plain flour together in a mixing bowl
- Add the butter to the bowl in chunks or cubes, then using your fingers, rub it into the flour and sugar until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. You can also do this in a food processor if you prefer, or with a fork
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped up apple, light brown soft sugar, cornflour, mixed spice and cinnamon
- Divide the apple mixture between the two ramekins - I used 9cm wide and 5cm deep ramekins
- Then divide the crumble mix between the ramekins, placing it over the apple mixture
- Place onto a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden, bubbling and the apples are soft
- Serve immediately
Notes
- You can use either butter or a baking spread for the crumble topping. I use unsalted buter, but salted won't make it taste salty, so don't worry if that's all you have.
- I really recommend using light brown soft sugar if you can, but if you can't get hold of it, you can use golden caster sugar or regular caster sugar (superfine sugar) instead.
- Mixed spice is a British spice blend containing cinnamon, coriander seed, nutmeg, clove, pimento and ginger. If you can't get hold of it, you can omit it, or use another spice like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg instead.
- Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
- For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.
Joanie
I adore crumbles and this is absolutely delicious. A perfect balance of flavours and one I will most definitely make again and again!