Topping for warm fruit crumbles
A warm fruit crumble topping is a golden, buttery, and crunchy layer made from flour, sugar, butter, and often oats or nuts, baked over a base of soft, stewed fruit. It's a classic British dessert component, transforming simple fruit into a comforting, textured treat. The topping is the star, providing a delightful contrast to the tender fruit beneath.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of sugar from both the fruit and the topping itself. It provides quick energy and some dietary fiber, especially if oats or nuts are included, with a rough calorie range of 200-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 1/6 of a 9-inch dish, 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the crumble topping is a hallmark of British home baking, valued for its simplicity and ability to use seasonal fruits. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgent treat, using whole oats and nuts can boost its fiber and healthy fat content.
