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Crumble Topping for Apple Pie

This easy crumble topping is perfect for apple pie or for a streusel-like topping on your favorite fruit crisp, crumble, or coffee cake. Ready in just 10 minutes, it adds the perfect buttery, crunchy finish to your desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 849
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and ensure butter is cold from the refrigerator.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture.
  4. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Refrigerate the topping for 15 minutes if you have time – this helps maintain distinct crumbs during baking.
  6. Sprinkle generously over your prepared apple pie before baking.
  7. Bake according to your pie recipe instructions until the topping turns golden brown and crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 849kcalCarbohydrates: 156gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 107g
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