Crunchy topping for fruit crisp or crumble

Crunchy topping for fruit crisp or crumble recipe videos

A crunchy topping for fruit crisp or crumble is a baked, textured layer made from a mixture of oats, flour, butter, and sugar, often spiced with cinnamon. It's a classic dessert topping from the United States and United Kingdom, designed to contrast with the soft, cooked fruit underneath.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This topping is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing energy and a satisfying crunch. A typical serving offers dietary fiber from oats, along with some iron and B vitamins, with a calorie count generally ranging from 250 to 350 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	110 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	85 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Copper	0.15 mg
Selenium	8 µg
Zinc	1.0 mg

Per 1/2 cup (70 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The topping's name reflects its purpose: a 'crisp' gets its name from the crunchy texture of its oat-based topping, while a 'crumble' traditionally had a more flour-heavy, streusel-like topping, though the terms are now often used interchangeably.