Best 3 Healthier Apple Crisp For Two Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our healthier version of the classic apple crisp, meticulously designed for two. This delectable dessert combines the perfect balance of sweet and tart, featuring tender apples enveloped in a crispy oat topping. Savor the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, harmonizing with the natural sweetness of the apples, creating an irresistible symphony of flavors. This recipe emphasizes healthier ingredients, ensuring you can relish this treat without compromising your well-being. Explore additional variations within the article, including a gluten-free option and a vegan rendition, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on this delightful adventure, crafting a dessert that is both satisfying and guilt-free.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHIER APPLE CRISP II

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A simply wonderful dessert that's healthier with less sugar, unpeeled apples, white whole wheat flour and walnuts.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

10 cups unpeeled, cored, and sliced apples
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup water
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup white whole wheat flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, walnuts and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 95.2 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

APPLE CRISP FOR TWO

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When all you need is a small dessert for two, whip up this homey apple crisp. Apples and the smell of cinnamon means fall baking at its best!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, diced (1 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (10-oz) ovenproof ramekins with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, mix all Topping ingredients except butter. With fork, mix in melted butter until crumbly; reserve.
In another medium bowl, mix Filling ingredients. Divide filling evenly between ramekins. Top each with half of the topping, mounding the topping (it will settle during baking).
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

HEALTHY APPLE CRISP

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This easy dish is a tradition in my family. It's as quick as a boxed cake mix but it's a healthier dessert choice. It's ideal in fall when it seems that everyone has a bag or two of fresh apples to give away! -Terri Wetzel, Roseburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

Toss apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased microwave-safe 9-in. deep-dish pie plate., Mix first four topping ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over filling. , Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high until apples are tender, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

Use a variety of apples. This will give your apple crisp a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples.
Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
Add some spices to the apples. This will enhance their flavor. Some good choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
Use a combination of oats and flour for the topping. This will give the crisp a nice texture.
Don't overmix the topping. You want it to be crumbly, not doughy.
Bake the apple crisp until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

This healthier apple crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for a weeknight treat. It is also a great way to use up leftover apples. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.