Brown Sugar Streusel Topping

Brown Sugar Streusel Topping

A crumbly mix of brown sugar, butter, and flour that bakes into golden, crunchy clusters.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 120/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

This streusel comes together in minutes by rubbing cold butter into a mixture of brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs. Scatter it over muffins, coffee cake, pies, or fruit crisps before baking for a crisp, caramelized topping with a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.

  2. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients.

  3. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry mixture until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs that hold together when pressed.

  4. Use immediately by sprinkling over muffins, coffee cake, or fruit crisp before baking, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.

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    Brown Sugar Streusel Topping

    This streusel comes together in minutes by rubbing cold butter into a mixture of brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs. Scatter it over muffins, coffee cake, pies, or fruit crisps before baking for a crisp, caramelized topping with a satisfying crunch.

    10 min 16 oz 120 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.

    2. 2

      Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients.

    3. 3

      Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry mixture until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs that hold together when pressed.

    4. 4

      Use immediately by sprinkling over muffins, coffee cake, or fruit crisp before baking, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.