Description
Elevate simple baked goods with this brown butter cinnamon sugar topping, featuring a rich, nutty flavor and clumpy texture that clings perfectly to toast, muffins, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; continue cooking until the foam subsides and the milk solids turn deep golden brown, then remove immediately to prevent burning.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt until fully combined.
- Mix in Wet Ingredients: Pour the warm brown butter (with solids), maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture.
- Stir to Create Clumps: Use a fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Stir until all sugar is coated and takes on a moist, clumpy texture; break up any large clumps.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to set slightly and enhance its cohesive, textured appearance.
- Serve and Garnish: Sprinkle generously over warm toast, muffins, or baked goods. Optionally garnish with fresh orange zest.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. If the mixture appears too dry, add 1 teaspoon more melted butter or maple syrup to help create the clumps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 g
- Calories: 41 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Keywords: brown butter, cinnamon sugar, topping, baking, dessert, toast, muffins, spice blend, easy recipe, clumpy texture