Buttery graham cracker crumble is lightly sweetened and flavored with warm fall spices. Top everything from yogurt to pancakes, ice cream to pumpkin pie, you will love how versatile this topping is! Plus it bakes up into a fall spiced graham crust too! Make gluten-free or regular.
Place graham crackers (9 whole sheets) in a plastic baggie and crush using a rolling pin or process lightly in a food processor. Pour into a medium mixing bowl and add light brown sugar (¼ cup), fresh grated or ground nutmeg (½ tsp), and cinnamon (1 tsp).
HINT: Some larger pieces are great for the graham cracker crumble; if making a crust, make sure the grahams are crushed more uniform.
Stir in flaky sea salt (pinch), then pour in melted butter (tablespoons), stirring to coat well.
HINT | You can certainly use regular salt too, but flaky sea salt adds little bursts of sweet-salty goodness!
Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper or spray with a little non-stick spray, spread gluten free graham topping evenly on the pan. Bake in preheated 325° F (165° C) oven for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before using.
Notes
Storage Tips | Once the graham cracker topping has cooled completely, break it apart and place in an airtight baggie or container. Keeps on the countertop 2-3 weeks; refrigerate or freeze for longer storage, up to 6 months. Bring to room temp before serving.Variations & SubstitutionsVegan Graham Cracker Topping | Replace butter with plant-based butter or melted coconut oil and make sure grahams are vegan.FLAVORS | Use Biscoff or Speculoos cookies instead of grahams, or try ginger snaps or any combination of the above along with graham crackers.SPICES | Use Pumpkin Pie Spice in place of cinnamon and nutmeg. Or your favorite spices. Spicy Graham Cracker Crumble | Toss in a few shakes up to ⅛ of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a little heat!Nutty Graham Cracker Topping | I love adding chopped nuts; chopped pecans, almonds, and walnuts would all be delicious. Add about ¼ cup.Ways to Use | Use on parfaits, ice cream, pies, crisps, crumbles, cheesecakes, cakes and so many more, see post for more ideas.