Stovetop Streusel

Scattering homemade streusel on top of pretty much anything is an easy way to transform it into an instant treat. Strew some streusel on top of cut fruit and suddenly it’s a full-fledged dessert. But making your own crispy clusters is usually a commitment to turning on your oven. This version, made entirely on the stovetop, is an easy way to whip up a batch of homemade streusel crumbles without ever having to preheat your oven. You just toss melted butter with flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to create marble-size clusters. Instead of baking them (the go-to method for almost all streusel recipes) you’ll cook them up in a skillet until slightly crisped and golden. The streusel might feel slightly soft even after you cook it, but as it cools it will crisp up into crunchy clusters that are ripe for sprinkling over just about anything. 

Serve this streusel over yogurt with fruit and a drizzle of honey for a hearty breakfast, or use as a blank canvas for a quick mix-and-match trail mix by adding whatever dried fruit and nuts you have on hand. Since it keeps well for 5 days, go ahead and make a big batch and keep it on hand—your future self will thank you.