Description
Pineapple Crisp is a cozy yet tropical dessert made with sweet pineapple chunks topped with a buttery oat crumble. It’s warm, golden, and bubbly, perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or special occasions. Fresh, fruity, and incredibly easy to bake!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 4 cups fresh pineapple, cut into small chunks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional:
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla until coated. Pour into dish.
- Make Topping: In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Assemble: Sprinkle topping evenly over pineapple mixture.
- Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Rest 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Baking Tips
- Use ripe, fresh pineapple for best flavor (or drained canned pineapple).
- Keep butter cold for a crisp topping.
- Don’t overbake—the topping should be golden and filling bubbly.
- Rest before serving so juices can thicken.
Variations
- Coconut Pineapple Crisp: Add shredded coconut to the topping.
- Berry Mix: Add blueberries or raspberries with pineapple.
- Spiced: Stir in nutmeg or ginger.
- Cream Cheese: Dot filling with cream cheese for creamy pockets.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.
- Reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes for crisp topping.
FAQs
- Can I use canned pineapple? Yes—drain well.
- Gluten-free? Use certified GF flour and oats.
- Cobbler vs Crisp? Crisp has crumbly topping, cobbler uses biscuits.
- Large batch? Double recipe in 9×13 dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
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