This Apple Crisp for two is the perfect dessert for an at home dinner with a loved one (or soon to be). It’s filled with Filipino ingredients such as coco jam, calamansi juice, pinipig, and pili nuts.
Apple Crisp For Two
It’s that time of year when having a dinner date at home is ideal. It’s chilly enough for cuddles and warm desserts.
This Apple Crisp For Two can be prepared ahead and just before you sit down for dinner, pop it in the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. In half an hour you will have a gooey, crispy and warm apple dessert. Ahh, so romantic.
Hidden Filipino Ingredients in Apple Crisp
The cool thing, in my opinion about this Apple Crisp for two is that we use many Filipino ingredients in it like coco jam, calamansi juice, pinipig and pili nuts.
This is what you will need for the filling:
- Two Apples (I used Granny Smith)
- Coco Jam or Minatamis na Bao serves as a replacement to caramel
- Vanilla
- Calamansi Juice, I like deeper flavor of calamansi instead of lemon
- Cinnamon
This is what you will need for the crispy topping:
- Oatmeal
- Flour
- Pili Nuts – This is a super buttery nut that is native to the Philippines.
- Pinipig – Imature sticky rice grains are pounded flat and toasted and used mainly for toppings for extra crunch.
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Butter
How To Make Apple Crisp For Two
First start by prepping your apples. Peel and then take out the core. Then slice each apple into 12 somewhat thin wedges.
Place the apples in a small bowl and add the calamansi juice. Mix well making sure all the apples are coated.
Add in the coco jam, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well again. Arrange the apples in a 4-5 inch mini baking dish.
To make the crispy topping mix together the oats, flour, pili nuts, sugar, pinipig and cinnamon. Mix well and then add that mixture into the butter. Use your hands to massage the butter into the dry ingredients until you get crumbs.
Pile the crispy topping over the apples and bake at 350C for 30 minutes.
How To Serve
Once the Apple Crisp is done baking leave to rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
Just before serving top with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream.
And finish with a drizzle of coco jam.
It’s best enjoyed the day that you made it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I get Calamansi Juice? Depending on the season you can get it at Filipino Grocery Stores such as Seafood City or Island Pacific. Or online via Sarap Now.
Where Can I get Pinipig? You can get it at Filipino Grocery Stores such as Seafood City or Island Pacific. Or online via Sarap Now.
Where Can I get Pili Nuts? The best place is online via Filiflavors. They stock Pilya Pili which is owned by Female Filipino Americans.
Where Can I get Coco Jam? You can get it at Filipino Grocery Stores such as Seafood City or Island Pacific. Or online via Sarap Now.
Can I make this ahead and freeze before baking? Yes you can, adjust the baking time by adding 5 more minutes.
Where Can I get the cute skillet you used? You can order it here.
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Apple Crisp for Two – With A Filipino Twist!
This Apple Crisp for two is the perfect dessert for an at home dinner with a loved one. It’s filled with Filipino ingredients such as coco jam, calamansi juice, pinipig, and pili nuts.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Filipino
Servings: 2 People
Apple Filling
- 2 Apples Peeled and Cut Into 12 Wedges Each
- 1 Tablespoon Calamansi Juice
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Coco Jam
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Crispy Topping
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Oatmeal
- 1 Tablespoon Pinipig
- 1 Tablespoon Pili Nuts
- 2 Tablespoon Raw Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoon Butter Cubed
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 Scoop Vanilla or Coconut Ice Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Coco Jam
Make the Apple Filling
First start by prepping your apples. Peel and then take out the core. Then slice each apple into 12 somewhat thin wedges. You will have a total of 24 wedges.Place the apples in a small bowl and add the calamansi juice. Mix well making sure all the apples are coated.Add in the coco jam, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well again. Arrange the apples in 5 inch mini baking dish.
Make the Crispy Topping
Mix together the oats, flour, pili nuts, sugar, pinipig and cinnamon. Mix well and then add that mixture into the butter. Use your hands to massage the butter into the dry ingredients until you get crumbs.Pile the crispy topping over the apples and bake at 350C for 30 minutes.