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Spiced pumpkin puree is topped with a crunchy, cinnamon sugar oat crumble in this Pumpkin Crisp, making it the perfect fall treat.

Pumpkin Crisp

It’s finally fall! I have been chomping at the bit to get started on my pumpkin recipes. Streusel Pumpkin Pie Bars have been a favorite at our table for years now, but I wanted to try something different.

I adore pretty much every kind of fruit crisp you can imagine. So, I decided to take a gamble on pumpkin. Let me tell you, I am so pleased with the result. The filling is so creamy, topped with a crunchy cinnamon oat crumble.

This is a perfect dessert for a chilly fall evening, but I will happily eat it any time of day. A scoop of pumpkin crisp and a hot cup of coffee makes for a lovely breakfast treat.

A quick note about this recipe: you can substitute evaporated milk for the heavy cream. Classic pumpkin pie is made with evaporated milk, and the resulting flavor will be subtly different when made with cream.

That said, I am more likely to have heavy cream on hand. So, that is my typical choice. Both options deliver excellent results in this recipe.

A serving of crisp in a white bowl on a wooden tabletop beside a white baking dish full of the rest of the crisp.

Recipe for Pumpkin Crisp

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
white sugar
pumpkin pie spice
salt
eggs
heavy cream

Adding the spices and other ingredients to the pumpkin puree before whisking.

Crisp Topping Ingredients

old-fashioned oats
flour
brown sugar
ground cinnamon
chopped pecans or walnuts
butter

Pouring the cream over the pumpkin puree mixture.

Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Then, grease a 10-inch baking dish with butter. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

Add the eggs and whisk until smooth. Then, slowly add the cream while whisking constantly. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Oats and nuts and other ingredients have been added to a clear glass mixing bowl to create the crisp topping.

In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Add the butter and stir with a fork until large crumbs form. Then, sprinkle the topping over the pumpkin mixture.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the crisp topping has browned and the center doesn’t shake when removed from the oven. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with vanilla ice cream.

Pouring melted butter over the oats and cinnamon sugar.

Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

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The oat crumble is ready to apply to the crisp.

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The crisp has come out of the oven and is ready to serve.

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