Homemade Pumpkin Crisp with Oats Topping
If you’re craving a cozy fall dessert that’s quick to make and full of flavor, this homemade pumpkin crisp with oats is what you need. It offers the perfect balance of warm pumpkin spice, a sweet oat crumble, and that rich, baked goodness we all love this time of year.
I love simple recipes like this because they use pantry staples I always keep on hand—especially around fall. Whether you’ve got a family gathering or want something sweet after dinner, this recipe is a go-to. And trust me, it’s even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
If you’re looking for more yummy pumpkin treats, try my pumpkin bread and pie bars!
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Crisp Recipe
Perfect for Gatherings: This dish is baked in a 9×13 pan, which is great for large family gatherings. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Simple Ingredients: This pumpkin crisp requires no last-minute trip to the store, as all the ingredients can be found in your pantry or fridge.
Warm Fall Flavors: The combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom is just what you need to fill your kitchen with that nostalgic autumn aroma.
Easy to Make: With just a few steps, you’ll have this dessert in the oven!
Pumpkin Crisp Filling Ingredients
- Large Eggs: helps bind the filling together, giving it a smooth, custard-like texture.
- Pumpkin Purée: Use one can of pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin purée is just cooked pumpkin without any added spices or sweeteners, allowing you to control the flavor.
- Sugar: adds the perfect level of sweetness to balance the earthy pumpkin flavor.
- Pumpkin Spices: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom brings all the warm, cozy fall flavors to the filling.
- Heavy Cream: makes the filling rich, creamy, and decadent.
Pumpkin Crisp Topping Ingredients
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: adds a perfect, hearty crunch to the crisp topping. For the best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats.
- Flour: helps bind the oats and other ingredients together, creating that signature crisp texture.
- Brown Sugar: adds sweetness and a rich, caramel-like depth to the topping.
- Spices: adds warm, spicy flavors to the pumpkin filling.
- Butter creates a rich, buttery crumble that melts into the topping as it bakes. It must be cold and cut into small cubes or slices.
Kitchen Tools (affiliate links): 9×13″ stoneware bar pan | large mixing bowl | whisk | measuring cups and spoons | spatula or spoon | small mixing bowl (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13” baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended. Stir in the pumpkin purée, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the crisp topping. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom in a separate bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands, fork, or pastry cutter to combine until the mixture is crumbly and no larger than pea-sized.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown. The dessert is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pumpkin crisp cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
How to Store Pumpkin Crisp
After baking, allow the pumpkin crisp to cool completely. Then, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days.
How to Serve Pumpkin Crisp
Let the pumpkin crisp cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight. Some may prefer to serve it hot, but either way, it’s delicious paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Maple Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Love Pumpkin?
If you’re a fan of all things pumpkin, you’ll love these other delicious pumpkin recipes:
Pumpkin Crisp with Oats Topping
This Homemade Pumpkin Crisp with Oats is a cozy, fall favorite. Featuring a creamy pumpkin filling with warm spices and a crunchy oat topping, it's perfect for any autumn occasion. Serve it warm or chilled with vanilla ice cream or Maple Vanilla Whipped Cream for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
Pumpkin Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 29 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
Pumpkin Crisp Oat Topping
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 cup butter, cold and sliced into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13” baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended. Stir in the pumpkin purée, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the crisp topping. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom in a separate bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands, fork, or pastry cutter to combine until the mixture is crumbly and no larger than pea-sized.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown. The dessert is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pumpkin crisp cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
About Sarah
Wife. Mother. From-Scratch Cook. Homemaker.
I’m Sarah, the creator of Rocky Hedge Farm, where I share my love for simple living, homemade meals, and creating a cozy home. As a wife and mother, I’m passionate about slowing down, cooking from scratch, and finding joy in the everyday moments of life. From DIY projects and family-friendly recipes, I hope to inspire others to embrace a life rooted in simplicity and warmth.
This looks delicious, I’m making it now! How much butter? Am I missing it? I DO need glasses! 🤣