Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/8 tsp salt until well combined.
Cut in Butter:

Cut in 1/4 cup room temperature butter using a pastry blender or fork. Blend until the mixture is coarse and crumbly. Be careful not to overmix; you don’t want it to become dough.

Apply Topping:

Spread the streusel topping over the top of each hand pie before placing them in the oven.

This streusel topping is perfect for adding a sweet and crunchy finish to your favorite pies and cobblers. Try it on apple hand pies, pumpkin pie, or even pecan pies for an extra special treat.

Tips:

For a more complex flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.

Use this streusel topping on your cherry hand pies recipe for an extra layer of deliciousness.

Storage:

Store any leftover streusel topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Enjoy this easy streusel topping recipe on your next homemade pie or cobbler!