Oatmeal Crumb Topping for Pies

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients except the butter.

Step 2

Cut butter into mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.

Step 3

Spread crumbs over prepared fruit mixture of your favorite fruit pie.

Step 4

Do NOT add top crust.

Step 5

Bake as directed in your fruit pie recipe.

Step 6

If crumbs become too dark while baking, cover loosely with foil, but remove foil the last few minutes of bakings so the topping will crisp.

Step 7

Note: when using this topping there is no need to dot the fruit with butter, if your recipe calls for that.