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!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes for easier incorporation. Ensure the butter is cold to achieve the appropriate crumbly texture.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake as directed by your dessert recipe, typically at 350°F-375°F, until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	350 grams (350.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1498

Total Fat 54.60g	70%
Saturated Fat 29.10g	146%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 585mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 251.90g	92%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 152.20g
Protein 16.70g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149mg	11%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 513mg	11%

*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: 31.4%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 64.4%