Heritage Crumble Topping
A simple, buttery crumble made with Heritage Baker's Flour and lightly sweetened with Homestead Sweetener. Bakes into golden clusters with delicate crisp edges and a tender center—perfect over fruit pies, baked custards, or roasted seasonal fruit.
FORAGE BAKER'S NOTES
Flour matters. Gluten-free flour blends—and even traditional wheat flours—can vary widely in weight per cup, which is why we always recommend using a kitchen scale whenever possible.
If measuring by volume, gently scoop Heritage Baker's Flour into a measuring cup and level with a knife. This yields approximately 125g per cup. Packing the cup can result in excess flour and a denser topping, while spooning may under-measure.
HOMESTEAD SWEETENER
Sweeteners matter too. Sweeteners significantly affect texture and browning. For best results, we recommend Homestead Sweetener or traditional sugar.
- Homestead Sweetener: 140g per cup (1:1 sugar replacement by volume)
- Granulated Sugar: 200g per cup
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ cups (187g) Heritage Baker's Flour
- ⅓ cup (47g) Homestead Sweetener
- 6 tablespoons (84g) melted butter, cooled slightly
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract or water
- ¼–½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, combine Heritage Baker's Flour and Homestead Sweetener.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and vanilla extract (or water).
- Pour the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a crumbly texture forms. The mixture should hold together when pressed in your hand, then break apart into clusters.
- Crumble over prepared pie filling before baking, or spread loosely on a sheet pan and bake until golden for a standalone dessert topping.
FROM THE FORAGE KITCHEN
We use this crumble wherever a little texture and warmth are needed—layered over fruit pies, spooned over baked apples, or scattered across seasonal cobblers. Simple ingredients, mixed by hand and baked until golden.
Made with Heritage Baker's Flour and Homestead Sweetener—crafted to organic standards and designed for balanced structure, gentle sweetness, and everyday heritage baking.
