Description
Pumpkin Crisp is a delightful fall dessert featuring a creamy and spiced pumpkin filling topped with a crunchy brown sugar-pecan oat topping. This unique twist on traditional pumpkin pie offers a comforting, sweet, and textured treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup (145g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup (130g) half and half
Topping:
- 1 cup (125g) all purpose flour
- 1 cup (197g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (55g) finely chopped pecans
- ⅔ cup (60g) old fashioned oats
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center. Grease an 8×11 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Make the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, flour, and half and half until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly and set aside.
- Prepare the Topping: In another bowl, combine the all purpose flour, light brown sugar, chopped pecans, old fashioned oats, cinnamon, and salt. Add the softened butter pieces and mix starting with a spoon or silicone spatula, then use your fingers to rub and incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Gently sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the pumpkin filling, being careful not to press it down so the topping remains light. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pumpkin filling in the center jiggles slightly when the dish is gently shaken.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool. Serve the pumpkin crisp warm (not hot) or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat individual servings gently in the microwave before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
