Description
This Apple Pumpkin Crisp is a cozy, delicious dessert perfect for autumn. It features thinly sliced apples combined with creamy pumpkin puree and warm spices, topped with a crunchy oat and pecan crumble. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and spiced flavors with a satisfying texture contrast.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 5-6 large apples, peeled and sliced very thin
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Topping
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large baking dish with non-stick spray or coat it with butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and thinly sliced apples with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix well to evenly coat the apples with the pumpkin and spices.
- Prepare the Topping: In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, diced butter pieces and use your hands to blend until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Crisp: Spread the apple and pumpkin filling evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the oat and pecan topping evenly over the filling to cover.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Bake longer if you prefer softer apples and a more caramelized topping. The crisp topping should be golden brown and the filling bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a comforting dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
