If you are craving a warm, sweet, tasty treat but have a busy schedule or can’t follow complicated recipes, try this easy yet delicious Apple Crisp!

Ingredients and Supplies:

For the filling:

• 1 medium apple (any kind you like), peeled and diced
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to keep the apple bright)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp brown sugar (or maple syrup/honey for natural sweetness)
• Pinch of salt

For the crisp topping:

• 2 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tbsp flour (all-purpose or almond flour)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil, cold
• Optional: pinch of salt, chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)

Appliances:

• Oven or toaster oven (preheated to 175°C / 350°F)

Tools:

• Small mixing bowls (2 total — one for filling, one for topping)
• Ramekin or small oven-safe dish (around 200ml capacity)
• Knife (for peeling and dicing the apple)
• Cutting board
• Fork or pastry cutter (for mixing the topping)
• Measuring spoon or kitchen scale (to measure ingredients accurately)
• Spoon or spatula (for assembling and mixing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the apple filling:
   • Mix diced apple, lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl or ramekin.
3. Make the topping:
   • In another bowl, mix oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
   • Cut in the butter (or coconut oil) with a fork until crumbly.
   • Stir in nuts if using.
4. Assemble:
   • Spoon the crisp topping evenly over the apple mixture in the ramekin.
5. Bake:
   • Place the ramekin on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and apples are tender.
6. Cool slightly and enjoy!

Serve warm. Great with a scoop of vanilla Greek yogurt or a dollop of whipped cream.