Rustic Oat Crumble Topping

Elevate your desserts with this irresistible Rustic Oat Crumble Topping—a versatile, buttery mixture that adds the perfect crunchy, golden finish to any fruit crisp, pie, or cobbler. Made with wholesome old-fashioned rolled oats, warm brown sugar, a touch of cinnamon, and a hint of optional vanilla, this crumble combines simple pantry staples with rich, nutty flavors. The addition of chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, brings a delightful crunch, while cold diced butter ensures a classic crumbly texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this make-ahead topping can be stored for later or baked right away to transform your favorite desserts into rustic masterpieces. Perfect for cozy fall bakes, this recipe will quickly become your go-to crumble for seasonal treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts) (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir together until well-mixed.

Step 2

Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers, a pastry cutter, or two forks, rub the butter into the mixture until it forms a coarse, crumbly texture with chunks ranging in size from small peas to oatmeal flakes.

Step 3

If using, stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts for added flavor and crunch.

Step 4

Use the oat crumble topping immediately to top a prepared fruit filling for crisps, pies, or cobblers, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Step 5

If baking on top of a dessert, bake in a preheated oven according to your dessert recipe's instructions, typically at 350°F (175°C) for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on the topping to prevent over-browning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	417.5 grams (417.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2041

Total Fat 121.20g	155%
Saturated Fat 63.30g	317%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 258mg	86%
Sodium 636mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 229.30g	83%
Dietary Fiber 13.00g	46%
Total Sugars 125.50g
Protein 19.90g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 662mg	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: 52.3%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 43.9%