Crunchy topping for baked fruit crisps Recipe

American · Topping · 5 min total

A simple, buttery, and crunchy oat-based topping that bakes into a golden, crisp layer over any fruit filling. Perfect for apple, berry, or peach crisps.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Add cold butter cubes. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
3. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to top fruit filling. Sprinkle evenly over prepared fruit and bake as directed in your crisp recipe.

Tips

• For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the topping.
• Topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
• Bake fruit crisps at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes until topping is golden and fruit is bubbly.

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