What can I substitute for butter in crumb topping?

Both the crumb and the cake section called for 1 cup of butter each; I substituted 3/4 cup olive oil in both parts. Typically you want to use slightly less olive oil than butter when making that substitution; it’s a texture thing.

Why is my crumb topping not crumbly?

The main reason your crumble topping isn’t crunchy is probably because you haven’t used Demerara sugar. Although, it could also be that you’ve got your topping ingredient quantities wrong: either too much or not enough flour and butter alongside the sugar. You’ve not used ingredients that add crunch.

What is the streusel on crumb topping made of?

Streusel topping is made of butter, sugar and flour. Adding cinnamon, a touch of nutmeg and salt will take your streusel above and beyond. Additionally, using brown sugar in place of white granulated sugar will make it better too.

How do you keep crumb topping from burning?

Add the crumb topping to the pie when there are twenty minutes remaining in the bake. You will also want to cover the crust with a pie guard at that time to prevent burns. I have detailed instructions on this in my post on on crumb topping for apple pie. This same technique can work for other fruit pies.

What can you use instead of butter for baking?

In general, the following foods work best as butter replacements in cakes, muffins, cookies, brownies, and quick breads:

• Applesauce. Applesauce significantly reduces the calorie and fat content of baked goods.
• Avocados.
• Mashed bananas.
• Greek yogurt.
• Nut butters.
• Pumpkin purée.

What can you use instead of butter?

In this article, learn about a variety of butter alternatives for use in baking, cooking, and spreading.

• Olive oil. A person can use olive oil instead of butter when sautéing vegetables and meat.
• Ghee.
• Greek yogurt.
• Avocado.
• Pumpkin purée.
• Mashed bananas.
• Coconut oil.
• Applesauce.

Why does my crumb topping melt?

The most common cause for a melted crumb topping is too much butter. Cold or melted, it doesn’t take much butter to turn the flour and sugar into crumbs. Mix the butter into the dry ingredients thoroughly, until the entire mixture is made up of small clumps, to ensure good results.

How do I make my crumble topping crisp?

Slow and steady wins the crisp and crumble race. Baking in a moderate (350-375˚F) gives the fruit time to break down into that saucy goodness. Go too hot and the crumble topping with get too dark before the fruit is ready.

What is the difference between crumble and streusel?

A crumble is a dish of baked fresh fruit, with a streusel crumb topping. Like a crumble, a crisp is a baked fresh fruit dessert, but the streusel topping is less dense and typically includes oats. The oats will crisp up during baking, while crumble toppings stay more dense and cakey.

What’s the difference between strudel and streusel?

Easy to confuse due to the similar names, strudel and streusel are actually different types of dessert. An apple strudel has thin sheets of pastry wrapped around the filling, while streusel is a crumbly sweet topping of sugar, flour, and butter that is often layered over pies and cakes.

What is the healthiest substitute for butter?

9 healthful substitutes for butter

• Olive oil.
• Ghee.
• Greek yogurt.
• Avocado.
• Pumpkin purée.
• Mashed bananas.
• Coconut oil.
• Applesauce.

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