Cornbread Crumble
A sweet and savory crumble made with cornbread, perfect as a side dish or dessert topping.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Cornbread Base
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, prepare the crumble topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cornbread batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a side dish or dessert!
Notes
For a sweeter version, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup. Add jalapeños or cheese for a savory twist.