VANILLA CRUMB TOPPING FOR FRUIT CRISPS

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 2 CUPS
• This crumb topping can be used on many recipes because it is so versatile. Double or even triple the recipe and keep the extra topping in the freezer.
• 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed (1-7/8 ounces) light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the flour, sugars, salt, and butter in the bowl of a food processor or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.

If using a food processor, pulse until the mixture is the texture of coarse crumbs.

With a stand mixer, combine on low speed, also until the texture of coarse crumbs.

Drizzle the vanilla over the mixture and either pulse or mix briefly to distribute the vanilla.