Best 6 Cinnamon Sugar Crumb Topping Recipes

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Cinnamon sugar crumb topping is a classic topping for many desserts such as apple pie, muffins, and coffee cake. It adds a sweet, crunchy and flavorful texture that perfectly complements various baked goods. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, it's a versatile topping that anyone can make at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect cinnamon sugar crumb topping that will elevate your favorite desserts to the next level.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON STREUSEL CRUMB TOPPING



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This easy cinnamon streusel topping recipe (or crumb topping, as it's sometimes called) will spruce up a batch of muffins or a fruit-filled pie.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Dessert     Ingredient

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Alternatively, you can mash the ingredients together in a bowl using a fork . Don't use your fingers, since the warmth of your fingers will soften the butter and cause the crumb texture to become mealy.
  • Sprinkle the topping over muffins, pies, or coffee cake immediately before baking.
  • Bake muffins, pies, or coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CINNAMON-OAT CRUMBLE TOPPING



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This crunchy crumble is the perfect topping for an ice cream sundae, easy apple crumble, or our Build-Your-Own Thanksgiving Pie Bar. Pro tip: Keep a batch of the unbaked mixture in the freezer in case of dessert emergencies.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Friendsgiving     Thanksgiving     Dessert     Condiment     Oat     Cinnamon

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add butter and work into dry mixture with your fingertips until pea-sized lumps form. Add oats and mix with your fingertips until clumps form; it should look like crumb topping. Chill 15 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined sheet tray and bake 8 minutes. Using a metal spatula, stir and toss crumble. Rotate tray and continue to bake until crumble is dark golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Let cool.

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.

CINNAMON CRUMB MUFFINS



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When I was 13, these muffins won a blue ribbon at our state fair. The coffee really enhances the cinnamon flavor, making these tender treats quite delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
CRUMB TOPPING:
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk the egg, milk, butter and espresso powder until espresso powder is dissolved. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., For topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon over each muffin. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ZUCCHINI BREAD WITH CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING



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This is a delicious zucchini bread adapted from a recipe of my mother's to include a yummy cinnamon and sugar topping. My husband can eat an entire loaf of this bread at a time, it is so good!

Provided by Beth Stauffer

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 beaten eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup golden raisins
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare two loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Mix the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl; add the raisins. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture, stirring until almost all the lumps are gone. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Whisk the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture, stirring until almost all the lumps are gone. Divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans, and sprinkle the tops with the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 227.6 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

CINNAMON SUGAR CRUMB TOPPING



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Categories     Bake     Cinnamon     Pastry

Yield Makes enough topping for one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender, incorporate the butter by "cutting it in" to the flour until the butter forms small, pea-size pieces.
  • Pair this topping with a traditional pastry pie shell and the filling of your choice. Once the filling has been placed in the pie shell, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar crumb topping evenly over the filling until it is completely covered. Bake as directed.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter. This will help keep the crumb topping from becoming greasy.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crumb topping tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the crumb topping hold its shape.
  • Bake the crumb topping until it is golden brown. This will give it the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add spices, nuts, or dried fruit to the crumb topping to create a unique flavor.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon sugar crumb topping is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect cinnamon sugar crumb topping that will take your desserts to the next level.

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