Crunchy Crisp Topping

1 cup {125 g}

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup {72 g}

packed dark brown sugar

1/4 cup {50 g}

granulated sugar

Pinch

salt

1/2 tsp {1.2 g}

ground cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg (optional)

8 TBL {113 g}

slightly softened unsalted butter, cut-into pieces

Variations:

1 cup {156 g}

old fashioned oats

1/3 cup {47 g}

chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts or sliced almonds

Preparation: Combine the flour, both sugars, salt, and cinnamon or nutmeg, if using, in a medium bowl. Rub in-the butter with your fingertips until it’s well blended and the mixture crumbles coarsely; it should hold together when you pinch it. Refrigerate until needed.

Oatmeal topping variation Adding oatmeal makes a more voluminous topping with a rustic, crumbly texture. Add 1 cup old- fashioned oats to the master recipe.

Nut topping variation After rubbing in the butter, add 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts, or sliced almonds to any of the recipes above.

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