Fruit Crisp Topping

Transform your favorite fruit into a comforting, golden dessert with this irresistible Fruit Crisp Topping recipe—a buttery, crumbly topping that combines old-fashioned rolled oats, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon for the perfect blend of warm, sweet, and spiced flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile topping elevates any fruit filling, from juicy apples to luscious berries, with its irresistible texture and satisfying crunch. The secret lies in cold, cubed butter carefully mixed into a medley of wholesome ingredients to create coarse crumbs that bake to crispy perfection. Ideal for last-minute desserts or make-ahead convenience, this topping can be stored in the fridge or freezer and baked to a golden-brown, bubbly finish whenever you need it. Perfect for fruit crisps, cobblers, or pies, this recipe is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 2

Whisk the dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture.

Step 4

Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The butter should be pea-sized or smaller, but avoid over-mixing.

Step 5

Once combined, the fruit crisp topping is ready to be sprinkled over your prepared fruit filling. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for longer storage.

Step 6

Bake the fruit crisp as directed in your fruit filling recipe, typically at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	522.4 grams (522.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2354

Total Fat 103.20g	132%
Saturated Fat 61.90g	310%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 258mg	86%
Sodium 651mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 344.90g	125%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 197.90g
Protein 23.60g	47%

Vitamin D 58IU	292%
Calcium 232mg	18%
Iron 10mg	55%
Potassium 664mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 57.4%