Ginger Snap Crumble

Aug 27, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A buttery ginger snap crumble to bake on top of fruit pies. Makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

1 ¼ cups (125.0 g)gingersnap cookies, finely crushed
4.0 tbsp (57.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
2.0 tbsp (27.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Stir the gingersnap cookies, melted butter, salt, and brown sugar until evenly moistened.
Cookie crumbs brown quickly: sprinkle over the pie for the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking, or over a chilled cream pie just before serving.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make ginger snap crumble?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

How should I store ginger snap crumble?

Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

A buttery ginger snap crumble to bake on top of fruit pies. Makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

129 Calories / serving

7.3g Fat

15.3g Carbs

0.9g Protein

9.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1032 cal · 58g fat · 122g carbs · 7g protein · 73g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 129 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 24 min·1.4 mi·~2800 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 17 min·0.9 mi·~1700 steps
Moderate cycling 13 min·2.6 mi
Swimming laps 18 min
Jogging 13 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Stair climbing 12 min·~1100 steps
Dancing 21 min
Bodyweight circuit training 13 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 30 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.