Crumble vs Crisp

If asked to identify the difference between a crumble and a crisp, would you be able to? They have a lot in common. Both are made with fruit, butter, sugar and flour in one way or another. So how do they differ?

Crumble
The crumble hails from England. It’s made with a streusel topping baked over fresh, in-season fruit like apples, berries or peaches, and is often served with ice cream. Our recipe for Grilled Peaches with Shortbread Crumble uses shortbread cookies in the streusel for a delicious topping on grilled peaches.

Crisp
A crisp is the American version of a crumble. The streusel is typically made with flour, sugar, cinnamon and oats.