Homemade Pumpkin Spice Apple Crisp
This Pumpkin Spice Apple Crisp is an easy fall dessert that combines two of my favorite seasonal flavors: apples and pumpkin. The warm pumpkin pie spices make the kitchen smell amazing while the apples bake into a sweet, tender filling.
The oat topping adds a delicious crunch without making the dessert overly heavy. Pumpkin puree gives the filling a creamy texture and adds another layer of fall flavor that you don’t typically get in a traditional apple crisp.
It’s also a simple dessert to make ahead for family dinners, Thanksgiving, or a cozy weekend treat. Since it’s made with everyday ingredients, you can have it ready for the oven in just a few minutes.
The Ingredients
Apples: Apples provide fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Keeping the apples as the main ingredient gives this dessert natural sweetness and plenty of fruit.
Pumpkin Puree: Pumpkin is naturally low in calories and provides fiber along with nutrients such as vitamin A. It also adds moisture and rich pumpkin flavor without needing much fat.
Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Oats provide whole-grain carbohydrates and fiber. They also give the crisp topping its hearty texture and satisfying crunch.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds plenty of flavor without adding significant calories or sugar, making it an easy way to make a lighter dessert taste indulgent.
Swerve Brown Sugar: Swerve Brown Sugar is a brown sugar alternative that provides the rich, caramel-like flavor you’d expect from brown sugar without the added sugar.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: This blend of warming spices adds lots of fall flavor without adding fat, sugar, or calories.
Unsweetened Applesauce: Unsweetened applesauce helps keep the topping moist while allowing you to use less butter.
Lemon Juice: A small amount of lemon juice brightens the apple filling and balances the sweetness.
Vanilla Extract: Vanilla enhances the sweetness and overall flavor of the dessert without requiring additional sugar.
Light Butter: Using light butter gives the crisp topping the buttery flavor and texture you’d expect while reducing the amount of fat compared with using regular butter.
All-Purpose Flour: Flour helps thicken the pumpkin-apple filling and gives structure to the crisp topping.
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How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Apple Crisp
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the sliced apples, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt to a large bowl.
Stir until the apples are evenly coated with the pumpkin mixture.
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Stir in the melted light butter and applesauce until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Let the crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with light vanilla ice cream
- Add a little fat-free whipped topping and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
- A spoonful of fat-free Greek yogurt to add creaminess
- Sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?
I recommend using 100% pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling already contains sugar and spices, which can change the sweetness and consistency of the recipe.
What are the best apples to use?
I like using apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Fuji. You can also use a combination of sweet and tart apples for more flavor.
Can I make this apple crisp ahead of time?
Yes. You can assemble the crisp several hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it’s going directly from the refrigerator into the oven.
How should I store leftovers?
Cover the baking dish or transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the entire dish in the oven.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Apple Crisp
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
For the Crisp Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the sliced apples, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt to a large bowl.
- Stir until the apples are evenly coated with the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Stir in the melted light butter and applesauce until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Here are some more Weight Watchers friendly recipes:
Light and Strawberry Shortcake
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Mousse
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