Over years of making muffins, I have perfected this crumb topping recipe. Add this to any muffin, bread, cake or pie! This streusel topping is sweet, crunchy, and will elevate anything you add it to. Keep reading for my best tips for crumb topping perfection!
As its name suggests, crumb topping is a dessert topping. It’s a simple mixture of butter, sugar, and flour, and is typically used to top pies or muffins prior to baking for a crunchy, sweet contrast.
Granulated Sugar vs. Brown Sugar
Using granulated sugar in crumble topping will produce a paler and crunchier topping because it lacks the rich brown color of brown sugar and the extra moisture that brown sugar has.
Hear me, crumb topping with granulated sugar is not bad. It’s great and lots of recipes turn out awesome using it!
I discovered that I personally liked using brown sugar in my crumb topping because I was looking for a color definition between the muffin and the crumb.
Brown sugar based crumb topping will turn out richer in color. Dark brown sugar based topping will be even darker in color.
Brown sugar crumb topping holds it shape well without being too crunchy, like granulated sugar streusel topping can be.
There’s no right or wrong sugar to use, it just depends on personal preference.
Sweet and Crunchy Streusel Topping Recipe
Coffee cakes are known for their crumb topping, but streusel topping can be added to any bread or muffin recipe. Our banana bread, blueberry muffins, or lemon cake would be amazing with crumb topping.
Streusel is a crumbly topping made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and butter. It is commonly used to add a sweet and crunchy element to baked goods such as muffins, cakes, pies, and coffee cakes. The word “streusel” is derived from the German word “streuen,” which means “to sprinkle” or “to scatter.”
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FAQ
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What is the difference between streusel and crumble topping?
Why is my crumble topping not crunchy?
What is a crumble topping?
A crumble is a quick and easy streusel topping that is all things sweet, buttery, and good. It is made up mostly of sugar, butter, and flour, and can be used to top off desserts like fruit crumbles, blueberry muffins, breakfast bars, and coffee cakes.
How do you make rhubarb crumble?
Rhubarb crumble is made of sliced rhubarb, flour, cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar, strawberries, apples, salt, baking powder, cold butter, and oats.
How do you make a crumble topping?
All you need to make a crumble topping is flour, sugar and butter. Rub cold cubes of butter into the flour using your finger tips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. You can stir ingredients such as oats and flaked almonds into the mixture to add some texture, if you like.
What is oatmeal crumble topping?
Our Oatmeal Crumble Topping Recipe is one of my favorite homemade toppings that enhances almost all desserts. This crumble topping is made with rolled oats, two types of sugar and a dash of cinnamon for the perfect crispy addition to any classic desserts.