Pie Topping for Store Bought Pies

Transform any store-bought pie into a show-stopping dessert with this easy and delightful pie topping recipe. Featuring a buttery, golden crumb mixture of rolled oats, chopped pecans, light brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, this topping adds irresistible crunch and flavor in just 10 minutes. Perfect for apple, pumpkin, or berry pies, this upgrade requires minimal effort but delivers gourmet results. Simply mix the ingredients, sprinkle over your pie, and bake until crisp and golden. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or elevating a weeknight treat, this pie topping will make any dessert unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.25 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Remove the store-bought pie from its packaging and place it on a baking sheet for stability.

Step 3

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes), light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, combine the ingredients until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. Set aside.

Step 5

Gently sprinkle the crumble topping over the surface of the pie, ensuring an even layer but leaving some of the original pie visible if desired.

Step 6

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and slightly crisp. Keep an eye on it to avoid over-browning.

Step 7

Allow the pie to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. The topping will firm up slightly as it cools.

Step 8

Slice, serve, and enjoy your upgraded pie creation!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(317.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1571.4

Total Fat 95.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 179.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 101.5g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.9mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 521.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 43.6%