This versatile brown sugar streusel topping can be used in so many ways. This easy recipe combines brown sugar, butter, and flour to create a delicious crumble that’s perfect for enhancing muffins, cakes, and pies. The rich, buttery flavor and the delightful texture make every bite special. This streusel is incredibly versatile and adds a perfect finishing touch to many desserts.
In a small to medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the butter in a tablespoon size pat or cubed, then cut into the dry mixture.
Use a pastry cutter, food processor, or simply a pair of butter knives to cut the butter using a criss-cross motion. Continue until the butter pieces are small, pea-sized crumbles.
Notes
*Make your streusel, then chill in the refrigerator until ready to use to help keep the streusel consistency.**If you will be baking something for a long period of time, the streusel will caramelize. Add toward the last 10-15 minutes of baking for better results.