Pumpkin Pie Crisp (Printable)
Creamy spiced pumpkin filling topped with a golden buttery oat crisp. A cozy autumn comfort dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Filling
01 - 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin purée
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup evaporated milk
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Crisp Topping
11 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
12 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened. Fold in the chopped pecans if using.
04 - Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the pumpkin filling, covering the surface as uniformly as possible.
05 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin filling is set and the oat topping is golden brown and crisp.
06 - Allow the crisp to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the flavor of pumpkin pie without the stress of making a crust from scratch.
- The oat topping stays crunchy even the next day, making leftovers something to actually look forward to.
02 -
- If you pull it out too early, the center will be soupy, so look for a gentle jiggle, not a wavy one.
- Letting the melted butter cool slightly before mixing it into the topping prevents it from making the oats soggy.
03 -
- Pack the brown sugar firmly into your measuring cup, loose packing means a topping that tastes bland and spreads too thin.
- Spread the topping all the way to the edges because the corner pieces with extra crunch are the ones people fight over.