Description
Mini healthy apple crisp cups made with tender cinnamon apples and a golden oat topping for a cozy, lighter fall dessert.
Ingredients
3–4 medium apples (about 450 g), diced
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
Pinch ground nutmeg
2–4 tbsp (30–60 ml) maple syrup, divided
1 tsp (3 g) cornstarch
1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup (30 g) oat flour or whole wheat flour
3 tbsp (45 g) melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
Pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment liners.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
3. Divide the apple mixture evenly among 8–10 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full and pressing down lightly.
4. In a separate bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of salt, remaining 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup, and melted coconut oil or butter until a crumbly mixture forms.
5. Spoon the oat crumble evenly over the apple filling in each muffin cup, gently pressing so it adheres.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown, the apples are tender, and the juices are bubbling around the edges.
7. Allow the apple crisp cups to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes so they firm up, then carefully lift them out with a spoon or offset spatula.
8. Serve warm on their own or with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji for the best balance of flavor and texture.
For gluten-free apple crisp cups, use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour instead of whole wheat flour.
For a lower-sugar version, use the smaller amount of maple syrup and rely on naturally sweet apples.
Add 2–3 tablespoons (15–25 g) chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble for extra crunch and healthy fats.
Reheat leftover cups in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–8 minutes to refresh their crisp, golden topping.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0