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Easy 3-Ingredient Crumble Topping

A quick and buttery crumble topping made with just three pantry staples, perfect for fruit desserts, muffins, and baked treats.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or pastry cutter

Method
 

  1. Combine flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
  2. Add cold butter cubes to the bowl.
  3. Use fingers or a fork to work butter into dry ingredients until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle over dessert and bake until golden brown.

Notes

Do not overmix; leaving some larger crumbs creates better texture.