Best 7 Easy Crumb Topping For Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile crumb topping, the perfect complement to a variety of pies and desserts. This easy-to-make topping adds a delightful crunch and irresistible flavor to your favorite baked creations. Discover a treasure trove of delectable recipes, ranging from the classic Apple Crumb Pie to the tangy Lemon Blueberry Crumb Bars. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility of the crumb topping, ensuring a delightful treat for every occasion. From the comforting aroma of warm Peach Crumb Pie to the elegant presentation of the Mixed Berry Crumble, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a sweet and tart combination or a burst of citrusy goodness, our crumb topping has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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CRUMB TOPPED APPLE PIE



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This pie is absolutely delicious! If you're a beginner, use a store-bought pie crust to get a head start. You'll still get a bushel of compliments. -Virginia Olson, West Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold water
FILLING:
5 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2/3 cup sugar
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 450°. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges., For filling, place apples in crust. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. , For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 50-60 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE CRUMB PIE



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You can add walnuts and raisins to this apple crumb pie to make it even dreamier!

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 inch) pie shell
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place sliced apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, if desired. In a small bowl, mix together white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle mixture over apples and toss until apple slices are evenly coated. Stir in raisins and walnuts (optional). Transfer mixture into pastry shell.
  • In a small bowl ,mix together 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apple filling. Cover top loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 139.2 mg, Sugar 48.9 g

FRUIT PIE CRUMB TOPPING



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My mother always sprinkled on this wonderful crumb topping to dress up her two-crust fruit pies. The crumble topping not only looks pretty, it provides a crisp contrast to the soft fruit filling. I used it to top pies for my daughter's wedding reception.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup (topping for 2 pies).

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Dash ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit pies. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRUMB TOPPING



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Prep now and enjoy wonderful pies all summer by making this topping ahead and keeping it in the freezer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup light-brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and cinnamon.
  • Cut 1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. With your hands, work in butter pieces, until large clumps form. Divide mixture in half; freeze in plastic storage bags.

CRUMBLE TOPPING



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Use this sweet, buttery crumble topping on Rhubarb Pie or any other fruit pie in place of a top crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, light-brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. With your hands, work in butter until large, moist clumps form. Chill, covered, until ready to use.

CLASSIC APPLE CRUMB PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
3 pounds mixed apples (such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and Gala), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Whisk the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl. Rub the butter pieces into the flour using your fingers until pea-size pieces form. Drizzle in the vinegar and ice water; stir gently with a fork to combine. If the dough doesn't hold together when you squeeze it, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a disk; wrap tightly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 13-inch round. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang, then tuck the overhanging dough under itself; crimp the edges with a fork. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the crumb topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Rub the butter into the mixture with your fingers until no longer floury and crumbs form. Freeze until ready to use.
  • Make the filling: Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lowest oven rack; preheat to 400˚. Mix the apples, melted butter, both sugars, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Spoon the filling into the chilled pie crust. Pat the crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake the pie on the hot baking sheet until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚ and bake until the apples are completely soft when pierced with a paring knife, 60 to 80 more minutes. (If the topping is getting too dark, cover loosely with foil.) Transfer the pie to a rack to cool completely.

OATMEAL CRUMB TOPPING FOR PIES



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Especially good on apple or peach pies. My original recipe says it make enough for 2 8-inch pies but a lot of times I use the whole thing on one 10-inch.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Pie

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup oatmeal (any type but instant)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients except the butter.
  • Cut butter into mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.
  • Spread crumbs over prepared fruit mixture of your favorite fruit pie.
  • Do NOT add top crust.
  • Bake as directed in your fruit pie recipe.
  • If crumbs become too dark while baking, cover loosely with foil, but remove foil the last few minutes of bakings so the topping will crisp.
  • Note: when using this topping there is no need to dot the fruit with butter, if your recipe calls for that.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.5, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 486.3, Carbohydrate 109.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 71.5, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a crumbly topping. You can also use frozen butter, but be sure to grate it first.
  • Use all-purpose flour: This is the most common type of flour used for crumb toppings. You can also use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour, but the texture may be slightly different.
  • Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add to your crumb topping is up to you. If you like a sweeter topping, add more sugar. If you prefer a less sweet topping, add less sugar or omit it altogether.
  • Add spices for flavor: You can add spices to your crumb topping to give it more flavor. Some popular spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Mix the topping until it resembles coarse crumbs: You don't want to overmix the topping, or it will become too doughy. The topping should be crumbly and easy to sprinkle over the pie.
  • Bake the pie according to the recipe instructions: The baking time will vary depending on the type of pie you are making. Be sure to check the pie regularly to prevent it from overbaking.

Conclusion:

A crumb topping is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and texture to your pies. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crumb topping that will take your pies to the next level. So next time you're baking a pie, be sure to give a crumb topping a try.

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