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Streusel

A crunchy topping perfect for muffins, pies, and coffee cakes, adding delightful texture and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or pastry cutter
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Storage container (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture.
  3. Using a fork or pastry cutter, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. The streusel should hold together when squeezed but still be crumbly.
  5. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a teaspoon of cold water to help it bind.
  6. For best results, refrigerate the streusel for about 10 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, remove the streusel from the fridge.
  8. Sprinkle the streusel generously over muffins, pies, or coffee cakes before baking.
  9. After baking, let the dish cool slightly.

Notes

Chill the mixture to help it maintain its shape when baked. Perfect for enhancing various desserts like blueberry muffins and apple pie.