Instructions: To quote the author, "If you use pat-in pastry to make a pie, you wont have a top crust. A crumb topping is a great substitute. Golden and crumbly, it looks irresistible, has a warm, buttery flavour, and is easy to make. It can used to make with any fruit pie and some others as well."

Blend the sugar, flour and butter until crumbly, then add nuts. Sprinkle evenly over pie filling in the pie shell and bake as your recipe directs.

If the crust topping starts browning before the filling is baked, put a piece of foil over it.

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