Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Pineapple Crisp, a delightful dessert that combines juicy pineapple with a sweet and crunchy oat topping. Perfect for any gathering or weeknight treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 4 cups fresh pineapple (diced) or 2 cans (20 oz) pineapple chunks (drained)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cornstarch, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and pour into the prepared dish.
- Make the topping: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the pineapple.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Canned, fresh, or frozen pineapple can be used; just ensure excess juice is drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
