MINI APPLE CRISPS...

MINI APPLE CRISPS

adapted from :    thegratefulgirlcooks.com

servings :    4

For Apples :

5  cups  Granny Smith Apples (about 5-6, peeled, cored and sliced)

1/4  cup  brown sugar

1/2  tsp  ground cinnamon

1  tbsp  lemon juice

2  tbsp  water

For Crumble Mixture :

3/4  cup  firmly packed brown sugar

1/2  cup  all-purpose flour  (unsifted)

1/2  cup  rolled oats  (old fashioned or quick cook)

1  tsp  ground cinnamon

1/2  cup  cold butter  (125 gm)

Directions :

1.  Place sliced apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, lemon juice and water into a large skillet.  Stir to combine.  Cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes, or until apples have softened slightly.  Remove from heat.

2.  While apples are cooking, prepare the crumb topping.  Place the brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a medium sized bowl.  Cut the butter into chunks and add to bowl.  Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly and butter is about the size of peas.  Set aside.

3.  Spray 4 ramekins with non-stick spray or buttered it.  Once apples are done, divide and spoon them equally into the 4 ramekins.

4.  Divide the crumb topping equally between the 4 apple-filled ramekins.  Spoon the crumb topping over the entire surface of the apples, all the way to the edges.

5.  Bake apple crisps at 375'F/190'C for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and the crumb topping is a light, golden brown.  Remove hot ramekins to a wire rack to cool a bit.  Serve warm with a tiny scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, if desired.. Enjoy !!!