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Fruit Pie Crumb Topping

SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Clark

"My mother always sprinkled on this wonderful crumb topping to dress up her two-crust fruit pies. The topping not only looks pretty, it provides a crisp contrast to the soft fruit filling. I used it to top pies for my daughter's wedding reception."
PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit pies. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

FOOTNOTES

  • Tip: Prepare and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking pies.
  • Watch how this recipe is made in our Crumb-Topped Pie video.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by Jeniece
This turned out great for my cherry fruit pies. I was hesitant at first to make this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by jabocmom
I use this instead of a top crust on my zucchini pie (also from this site). It decreases the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by Erin M
This was good! I used it to top my strawberry/apple pie, and it worked very well! Next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2008 by donnaduck1
I've put this topping on blueberry pies, apple pies, and cherry pies. Everyone loves it! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by miki
This was ok, I've had better. It was a little dry. Next time will add a bit more melted butter... MORE


 
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