Oatmeal Crumb Topping
Elevate your desserts with this irresistible Oatmeal Crumb Topping, a quick and versatile recipe that adds the perfect crunchy and buttery finish to pies, crisps, and muffins. Made with hearty old-fashioned rolled oats, a blend of light brown sugar and granulated sugar for balanced sweetness, and a hint of warm cinnamon, this topping combines simple pantry staples into a crumbly texture that's effortlessly achieved with cold unsalted butter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy make-ahead option that stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer, ensuring you’re always prepared to top off your baked creations with golden-brown perfection. Whether you're crafting a comforting apple crisp or enhancing fresh-baked muffins, this oatmeal topping is a must-have addition to your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt (if using). Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes for easier incorporation. Ensure the butter is cold to achieve the appropriate crumbly texture.
Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter cubes into the dry ingredients. Continue until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter dispersed throughout.
Use immediately as a topping for pies, crisps, or muffins. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Bake as directed by your dessert recipe, typically at 350°F-375°F, until golden and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
