Crumb Topping for Pies 🥧✨

Elevate your pies with this easy and delicious crumb topping! Perfect for fruit pies, this recipe adds a delightful crunch that complements the smooth filling. It’s quick to whip up and will make your dessert truly special! Serve it warm and enjoy how the crumbly texture contrasts beautifully with the soft pie interior. 🍂

Ingredients

For the crumb topping

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold butter, diced

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour, mixing well to combine the dry ingredients.

🍬 Brown sugar adds a rich, caramel flavor to the topping. For a different taste, feel free to experiment with light or dark brown sugar!

• Add the diced cold butter to the mixture. Using a fork or a stand mixer, incorporate the butter just until the mixture becomes crumbly.

🥄 Be careful not to overmix; you want small chunks of butter throughout the mixture for the best texture!

• Once mixed, sprinkle the crumb topping generously over your prepared pie before baking.

⏲️ For an extra crispy topping, you can bake the topping for the last 10-15 minutes of pie baking, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.

Variations

• Fruit Infusion: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mixture for a warm spice note that pairs wonderfully with apple and pumpkin pies.

• Nutty Crunch: Incorporate 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) for added texture and flavor.

• Gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Adjust the sugar levels if you choose to use a sweeter blend.

• Herb-Infused: For a unique twist, consider adding finely chopped fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for savory pies!

This crumb topping is extremely flexible, making it easy to adapt to your favorite pie recipes. Enjoy creating the perfect pie! 🍰