Crumb Topping for Pies

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A simple crumb topping, or streusel, made with just 3 easy pantry ingredients that's perfect for topping apple pie, muffins, or even coffee cakes.

Apple pie with crumb topping.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cold butter, diced

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients to make crumb topping for pie.

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  2. Mix sugar and flour together in a medium bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until the topping is crumbly.

    Pastry cutter in a glass bowl with flour and butter.

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  3. Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over fruit pie filling before baking.

    Unbaked crumb topping on top of pie.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

849 Calories
24g Fat
156g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 849
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 196mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 156g 57%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 107g
Protein 7g 14%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 220mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.