Creamy spiced pumpkin filling topped with a buttery, crunchy crisp β this Cinnamon Pumpkin Crisp is the perfect fall dessert when youβre craving pumpkin pie flavors without the fuss of a crust. Easy to whip up and irresistibly cozy!
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Servings & Timing
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Yield: 8 servings
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Bake Time: 40β45 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour
Dietary Badges:
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Vegetarian
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Make-Ahead Friendly
β Ingredients
Pumpkin Filling
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4 cups pure pumpkin purΓ©e (not pumpkin pie filling)
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Β½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Β½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping
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1 cup rolled oats
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Β½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
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Β½ cup brown sugar (or erythritol for low-carb)
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Β½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Β½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Pinch of salt
π Instructions
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Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
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Make Pumpkin Filling
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In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin purΓ©e, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
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Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
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Make Crisp Topping
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In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
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Assemble & Bake
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Sprinkle crisp topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
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Bake for 40β45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
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Cool & Serve
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Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Delicious warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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π Notes & Tips
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Use canned pumpkin purΓ©e for convenience, or roast and mash fresh pumpkin for a richer flavor.
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Add a pinch of ground ginger and cloves for extra pumpkin spice flavor.
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For added crunch, stir Β½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping.
π Variations
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Low-Carb/Keto: Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and erythritol instead of sugar.
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Dairy-Free: Swap butter with coconut oil.
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Apple-Pumpkin Twist: Add 1 cup diced apples into the pumpkin filling for more texture.
βοΈ Storage
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Fridge: Store leftovers covered for up to 4 days.
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Freezer: Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven until warmed through.
π Final Notes
This Cinnamon Pumpkin Crisp is a cozy fall dessert thatβs easier than pie but just as satisfying. With its creamy spiced pumpkin base and crunchy oat topping, itβs sure to become a seasonal favorite at your table. πβ¨
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