Crumble Topping

Crumble topping is a classic, buttery, streusel-like mixture typically made from flour, sugar, and butter, often enhanced with oats, nuts, or spices like cinnamon. It's a staple in British and American home baking, used to create a crunchy, golden layer over fruit fillings in desserts like apple crumble.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a topping, it's generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to its core ingredients, with minimal protein. A typical serving (about 1/4 cup) can range from 150-250 calories, providing quick energy but limited essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	60 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.2 mg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 1/4 cup (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its texture and flavor are highly adaptable, allowing it to be a simple, comforting classic or a canvas for creative additions like seeds or different sugars. Nutritionally, it's a source of quick energy from carbs and fats, but its primary role is to provide textural contrast and richness rather than significant nutritional value.