Vanilla Crumb

Name: Vanilla Crumb
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed (1⅞ 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

By Cory Schreiber and Julie Richardson

March 29, 2010

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Vanilla CrumbCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

This crumb topping can be used on many recipes because it is so versatile. With a little customizing of this recipe, you can make a topping for any fruit crisp. Double or even triple the recipe and keep the extra topping in the freezer; that way, you can make a crisp on the spur of the moment.

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