Crunchy coating for baked fruit Recipe
American · Topping · 10 min total
A sweet, buttery, and crunchy oat topping that transforms baked fruit into a delightful dessert. Perfect for apples, pears, or stone fruits.
10
min prep
8
servings
120
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add cold butter pieces and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over prepared fruit in a baking dish.
- Bake according to fruit recipe instructions, typically at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes until topping is golden and fruit is bubbly.
Tips
- For extra crunch, add 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds.
- Store unused topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Double the recipe for a thicker topping layer.
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