Fruit Crumble Cindy's Fabulous Fruit Crumble Topping
Photo courtesy of Lorie Hoiles.

Background: My sister, Cindy makes this fruit crumble topping often and every time it is a huge hit. Her favorite is ripe peaches and a cup of fresh blueberries. I decided to try it with apples. Delicious!

Ingredients for Fruit Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 pound (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced

Ingredients for Fruit Filling

  • 2 pounds of any fruit can be used, I used Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Lemon zest and juice
  • Any spices you desire
  • Note: Cincy also suggests adding 1/2 cup of ” quick” rolled oats and / or chopped walnuts or pecans.
  1. Combine all the topping ingredients in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. 
  2. Mix on low speed until the butter is the size of peas. 
  3. Rub the mixture with your fingertips until it’s in big crumbles.
  4. Combine the ingredients for the fruit filling and sprinkle the topping mixture evenly.
  5. Place pan on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Bake 40 -50 minutes in a 350F oven, until the top of the crumble is brown and the juices are bubbly.  
  7. Serve at room temperature.

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