I was eating this recently when I started thinking about how much I also loved a good fruit crisp, but with our summer heat wave, there was no way I was turning on my oven to make that. That’s when I had the idea to combine these two favorite fruit desserts and skip the oven. Enter Air Fryer Crumble Topping. Basically you mix up a super quick and easy crumble AKA the “crisp” part of fruit crisp, but we cook it in just minutes in the air fryer so you don’t heat up your house. Pile that golden delicious crumble over fresh fruit and cream and oh my gosh. The best of both worlds! This crumble would also be delicious over ice cream, sprinkled over a cream pie or cheesecake, or eaten with a spoon- no judgement.
Ingredient Notes
Fruit – You can use any fresh fruit that you would enjoy eating drizzled in cream! Favorites are peaches, nectarines, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Sugar – I think most fruit is enhanced by just a little sprinkle of sugar, but this is just preference. You can use regular granulated sugar, or a little brown sugar for warmth, or your favorite sugar replacement. Cream – I prefer cream but half and half would also be good.
Instructions
Once you try this out, you will be amazed at how easy and delicious it is and you’ll make it all year long! The combination of the fresh fruit and cold cream, with the buttery-crisp topping is out of this world. If you try it out, let me know how it goes!
Can you make this ahead of time? You bet! You can combine the crumb mixture and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. You could also bake it completely and let cool and store until ready to use. How do you store leftovers? Cool completely and then store in an airtight container at room temperature. I don’t have an air fryer, can I make this another way? Sure. Place crumb mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until golden and toasted. OR place in a skillet (cast iron would be great) and gently toast, stirring occasionally, over low/medium-ish heat until golden brown.
