Make the Perfect Make Ahead Freezer Crumble topping mixture. Save time in the kitchen with this homemade large batch of fruit crumble topping recipe. This versatile, 700g professional-style streusel is designed specifically for the freezer, making it easier than ever to serve a warm, comforting dessert. Whether you’re using seasonal stewed apples or frozen berries, simply grab what you need and sprinkle.
Because it’s a no-thaw freezer recipe, you can go from "craving" to "baking" in seconds. Perfect for small-batch solo treats such as Streusel Mince Pies, Apple Crumbles, Individual Mincemeat and Pear Crumbles or large family-sized pies.
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Ingredients for making Streusel Crumble Topping with Oats and Nuts
This is just an overview of the ingredients I used to make this recipe, along with possible alternatives and why I may have used them. A complete list of ingredients and full instructions can be found in the Recipe Card below. Or click the 'Jump to Recipe' button at the top of this post.
- Plain flour - All purpose flour. Some people use Self-Raising flour or add baking powder, but I prefer plain flour.
- Butter - Unsalted butter straight from the fridge, cut into cubes. This makes it easier when rubbing in using your fingertips or blitzing with the food processor.
- Sugar - I love using soft brown sugar as it gives a slight nutty flavour, but you can use caster sugar if you wish.
- Oats - I find that Porridge Oats work best for the crumbles I make. If you only have jumbo oats, blitz them for a few seconds in a food processor. Tip. Omit if making plain crumble topping
- Nuts - Mixed chopped nuts. Pecans and other similar nuts are fine. Tip: Omit if making a plain crumble topping.
Method
Step 1: Place the flour, butter and sugar into a food processor. Blitz until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Or use your finger tips to rub the butter and flour together until you have the same breadcrumb consistency.
Step 2: Add the chopped mixed nuts and oats. Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Fill a large freezer bag with the homemade crumble mixture.
Flatten the freezer bag, add a label and place it in the Freezer.
How to make a basic Crumble Topping without Oats and Nuts
Omit the Oats and Nuts and follow Steps 1 and 3 with only the flour, butter and sugar.
How Much Crumble Mix is Needed by Dish Size
This is a general guide as to how much crumble topping you will need for individual small or large pies and crumbles.
- Individual small pies - 40g - 50g approx 2 rounded tablespoons for each pie
- Large Apple Crumble or 2 medium size Apple Crumbles 300g of ready made crumble mixture.
Storage.
- Fridge: Homemade Crumble Mixture with or without nuts can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for several days. But if you do not intend to use it for some time, ideally it's best to freeze it.
- Freezer: Place the crumble mixture in a suitable freezer bag or container and place it in the fridge. Take out what you need when you are day to bake.
When you are ready to make a crumble, take out the amount of homemade crumble mixture that you need. There is no need to thaw and add it to any stewed fruit or mince pies for a delicious dessert crumble topping. Then bake as per the recipe you are using.
FAQ and Tips
- To make a smaller batch of crumble mix, use half the quantities
- Omit the Oats and nuts to make a plain crumble topping
- If you only have Jumbo Oats, bliz them in a food processor for a few seconds
A Streusel topping often contains the addition of chopped mixed nuts and oats. A basic crumble topping contains flour, butter and sugar that melts into the fruit.
To make a crunchy crumble topping, try using the rubbing in method with your fingertips and avoid using a food processor, which makes the crumble topping finer.
A streusel mixture consists of flour, butter, sugar, oats, and chopped nuts, with the option of adding spices for extra flavour.
Streusel Crumble Topping with Nuts
Equipment
- Freezer Bag
Ingredients
- 300 g plain flour
- 150 g butter from the fridge
- 100 g soft brown sugar
- 90 g Porridge Oats
- 90 g chopped mixed nuts
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the flour, butter and sugar into a food processor. Blitz until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Or use your finger tips to rub the butter and flour together until you have the same breadcrumb consistency.
- Step 2: Add the chopped mixed nuts and oats. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Step 3: Fill a large freezer bag with the homemade crumble mixture. Flatten the freezer bag, add a label and place it in the Freezer.
How to make a basic Crumble Topping without Oats and Nuts
- Omit the Oats and Nuts and follow Steps 1 and 3 with only the flour, butter and sugar.
Notes
When you are ready to make a crumble, take out the amount of homemade crumble mixture that you need. There is no need to thaw and add it to any stewed fruit or mince pies for a delicious dessert crumble topping. Then bake as per the recipe you are using. FAQ and Tips
- To make a smaller batch of crumble mix, use half the quantities
- Omit the Oats and nuts to make a plain crumble topping
- If you only have Jumbo Oats, blitz them in a food processor for a few seconds
A Streusel topping often contains the addition of chopped mixed nuts and oats. A basic crumble topping contains flour, butter and sugar. Why Isn't My Crumble Topping Crumbly?
To make a crunchy crumble topping, try using the rubbing in method with your fingertips and avoid using a food processor, which makes the crumble topping finer.
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