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

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13” baking dish. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. 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.
5. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the filling.
6. 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.
7. 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 Bread with Streusel Topping
• Pumpkin Bars

Thank you for sharing!