Crumb Topping for Pies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Cinnamon, ground: 1 teaspoon (2g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces: 1/2 cup (113g)

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Spread the crumbs evenly over the top of an unbaked pie or cobbler filling.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 (per 1/4 cup serving)
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet
• Crispy
• Nutty
• Can be added to any type of pie or cobbler

User Comments:

• "This is the perfect crumb topping for my apple pie. It's so easy to make and turns out perfect every time."
• "I love the flavor of the brown sugar and cinnamon in this topping. It adds a delicious depth of flavor to my pies."
• "I'm not a baker, but this recipe is so simple that even I can make a delicious crumb topping."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make a gluten-free crumb topping, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
• If you don't have cold butter, you can freeze it for 30 minutes before using.
• If you want a sweeter crumb topping, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the dry ingredients.