Streusel Topping for Pies Etc
Elevate your desserts with this easy and versatile Streusel Topping recipe, the perfect finishing touch for pies, muffins, cobblers, and more. Made with a delightful blend of all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and a hint of ground cinnamon, it creates a sweet, crumbly layer that bakes to golden perfection. Cold unsalted butter, skillfully worked into the dry ingredients, ensures a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while optional chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts add irresistible crunch and depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required beforehand, this streusel can be prepared fresh or stored for later, making it a go-to topping for all your baked goods. Whether you're perfecting a classic apple pie or adding flair to your favorite muffins, this recipe brings bakery-quality results right to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 0.125 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt (if using). Mix well to distribute all the dry ingredients evenly.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add them to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overmix, as some larger chunks of butter add to the crumbly texture.
If desired, stir in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Use the streusel immediately by sprinkling it evenly over your pie, muffins, or other baked goods before baking, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days until ready to use.
Bake your dessert according to its recipe instructions until the streusel topping is golden and crunchy. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
