Description

This easy crumble topping recipe combines a perfect blend of sugars, flour, oats, and warm spices, all brought together with melted butter to create a deliciously crunchy and sweet topping. Perfect for enhancing muffins, quick breads, pies, or even baked as a crispy snack to sprinkle on yogurt or ice cream.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
½ cup rolled oats
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ to 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, etc.)

Wet Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup all purpose flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, and your choice of ½ to 1 ½ teaspoon mixed warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Stir these together thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the cooled melted butter (5 tablespoons) over the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork, combining until no dry spots remain but the mixture remains clumpy. Be careful not to overmix to avoid forming a dough-like consistency.
Use as Desired: Sprinkle the crumble topping over muffins, quick breads, or pies before baking as per your main recipe instructions.
Alternative Baking Method: If you prefer, spread the crumble mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. This creates a toasted, crunchy topping perfect to sprinkle over yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes.

Notes

Adjust the spice amount based on your flavor preference; use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove for a warm aromatic blend.
Ensure the melted butter is cooled to prevent prematurely cooking the sugars during mixing.
Do not overmix after adding butter to preserve the crumbly texture.
The crumble topping can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Use gluten-free flour and oats to make this crumble topping gluten free if needed.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes (optional baking)
Category: Topping
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crumble topping, streusel, dessert topping, crunchy topping, baking topping, oats crumble, cinnamon crumble