Best 5 Crumb Topping For Muffins Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Crumb toppings add a delightful textural contrast and a burst of flavor to muffins, transforming them from ordinary to extraordinary. These crunchy, buttery crumbles not only enhance the muffins' appearance but also elevate their taste, making them irresistible treats. Our collection of crumb topping recipes offers a variety of options to suit different tastes and preferences. From classic streusel crumb topping to unique variations like pecan streusel crumb topping and apple cinnamon crumb topping, each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the flavors of the muffins. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure that your muffins will be crowned with the perfect crumb topping, taking your baking skills to the next level.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRUMBLE TOPPING



Crumble Topping image

Crumble topping is a combination of only 3 simple ingredients: butter, flour, and sugar. It adds the perfect sweetness and crunch to any muffin, quick bread, or pie!

Provided by Jamielyn Nye

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar ((I like to a do half and half))
4-6 Tablespoons salted butter (, slightly melted)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (, optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add cinnamon, if desired. Slowly drizzle the butter into the bowl while stirring the crumbs with a fork. I like to start with 3-4 Tablespoons and add more as needed until the crumbs form. Do not over-mix (you do not want this to become like a dough).
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Evenly spread across muffins, quick breads, or pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TO DIE FOR BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



To Die For Blueberry Muffins image

These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want!

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk, or more as needed
1 cup fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and add enough milk to reach the 1-cup mark. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
  • To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 321.8 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

CRUMB TOPPING FOR MUFFINS



Crumb Topping for Muffins image

Dial up the deliciousness on your favorite muffin recipe by sprinkling on this sweet and buttery oat topping before baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes enough for 12 standard muffins

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Whisk together oats, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in butter until clumpy.

KING ARTHUR FLOUR'S BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



King Arthur Flour's Banana Crumb Muffins image

A hearty loaf of banana bread is an excellent way to use up a pile of leftover bananas, but sometimes you want a lighter option. These tender banana muffins are crowned with a delightfully crunchy cinnamon crumb topping that lends to their addictive nature. The easy recipe, which doesn't require any special equipment - just a couple of bowls - was adapted from one originally developed by a 9-year old named Meghan Cwikla. With it, she won the junior division at the 1997 State Baking Contest at the Connecticut State Fair.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, room temperature
1 1/2 cups King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large, ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • For the topping, in a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add butter or margarine and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Put aside while preparing muffin batter.
  • For the muffins, in large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, slightly beaten egg and melted butter or margarine. Mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. (Do not use paper muffin cups!) Using hands, arrange coarse, pea-sized crumbs over muffin batter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until muffins test done with a cake tester. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

CINNAMON CRUMB MUFFINS



Cinnamon Crumb Muffins image

When I was 13, these muffins won a blue ribbon at our state fair. The coffee really enhances the cinnamon flavor, making these tender treats quite delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
CRUMB TOPPING:
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk the egg, milk, butter and espresso powder until espresso powder is dissolved. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., For topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon over each muffin. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will create pea-sized crumbs that will hold their shape when baked, resulting in a crumbly topping.
  • Don't overmix the topping: Overmixing will result in a tough, doughy topping. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients in your crumb topping. Try adding nuts, seeds, oats, or spices.
  • Make sure your muffins are fully baked before adding the crumb topping: If the muffins are not fully baked, the crumb topping will not brown properly.
  • Bake the muffins until the crumb topping is golden brown: The crumb topping should be golden brown and crispy when the muffins are done baking.

Conclusion:

A crumb topping is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and texture to your muffins. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crumb topping that will take your muffins to the next level. So next time you're baking muffins, don't forget to add a crumb topping!

Related Topics