Creamy spiced pumpkin filling topped with a buttery, crunchy crisp — this Cinnamon Pumpkin Crisp is the perfect fall dessert when you’re craving pumpkin pie flavors without the fuss of a crust. Easy to whip up and irresistibly cozy!
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Servings & Timing
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Dietary Badges:
Vegetarian
Make-Ahead Friendly
✅ Ingredients
Pumpkin Filling
4 cups pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
½ cup brown sugar (or erythritol for low-carb)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
📖 Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Make Pumpkin Filling
In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
Make Crisp Topping
In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Assemble & Bake
Sprinkle crisp topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
Cool & Serve
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Delicious warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
🔑 Notes & Tips
Use canned pumpkin purée for convenience, or roast and mash fresh pumpkin for a richer flavor.
Add a pinch of ground ginger and cloves for extra pumpkin spice flavor.
For added crunch, stir ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping.
🌟 Variations
Low-Carb/Keto: Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and erythritol instead of sugar.
Dairy-Free: Swap butter with coconut oil.
Apple-Pumpkin Twist: Add 1 cup diced apples into the pumpkin filling for more texture.
❄️ Storage
Fridge: Store leftovers covered for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven until warmed through.
💌 Final Notes
This Cinnamon Pumpkin Crisp is a cozy fall dessert that’s easier than pie but just as satisfying. With its creamy spiced pumpkin base and crunchy oat topping, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite at your table. 🍁✨