Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Place the nuts in a single layer in a rimmed baking sheet; toast until aromatic, about 8 minutes.
- Shake the pan halfway through to ensure the nuts toast evenly.
- Remove from the oven; let cool.
- Place the toasted almonds in a food processor; process until coarsely ground.
- Transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Add the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Add the butter; mix on low speed until pea-size clumps form, 4 to 5 minutes.
whole almonds, flour, lightbrown sugar, sugar, ground cinnamon, coarse salt, butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crisp-topping-393417 (may not work)