Pineapple lovers, this one’s for you! This Pineapple Crisp is loaded with juicy pineapple chunks, topped with a brown sugar streusel, and baked until caramelized and golden. SO good with vanilla ice cream!
A Delicious Tropical Fruit Crisp
Okay, okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a pineapple fanatic. From my Pineapple Squares and Pineapple Meatballs to my Pineapple Fruit Dip and Pineapple Salsa on Chicken Tacos, I’ve probably put pineapple in just about everything.
So when I started seeing recipes for warm pineapple sundaes and grilled pineapple floating around, my curiosity was immediately piqued.
See, I’d never had warm pineapple in a dessert before, and I thought, “What better than warm pineapple with crunchy brown sugar streusel and melty vanilla ice cream?!”
I’ll tell you what… NOTHING.
This Pineapple Crisp is such a fun, tasty twist on the classic apple crisp — perfect for summer cookouts or even a cozy treat at home. The prep is incredibly simple, and then you just let the oven take over!
Reader Rating
“This recipe is amazing and easily adapted! I’ve made it with many fruits, including the original pineapple, and it’s always a hit. I do add a pinch of salt to my oat mixture. Love it with whole wheat flour – who would have thought it would make it so much better! Ah.” – Shelby
Ingredients for Pineapple Crisp
- Fresh pineapple: You’ll need one pineapple, cut into cubes. I don’t recommend using canned, as it can be too mushy and sweet.
- Brown sugar: Light or dark, whatever you prefer… they both work great!
- Butter: Make sure your butter is nice and cold to get that perfect crumbly texture for the streusel.
- Oats: Get the large flake rolled oats for the best crunch. If you’re gluten-free, you can use certified gluten-free oats.
- Whole wheat flour: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or ground gluten-free oats.
Want a Healthier Version?
I made this recipe twice: once with half the streusel and once as it is now. If you’re looking to cut out some calories/sugar/etc., you could easily halve the streusel recipe, and you wouldn’t lose out on too much. Me? I like a lot of streusel.
Top Tips for the Tastiest Pineapple Crisp
- When adding the topping to the pineapple, press down lightly so it holds together while baking, but leave some craggy bits on top for texture.
- The crisp is ready when the juices are thick and bubbly around the edges, and the topping is deep golden brown. If the topping’s browning too fast but the filling isn’t bubbling yet, cover it loosely with foil for the rest of the bake.
- Let the crisp cool for about 10-15 minutes before digging in. This gives the filling time to thicken up, so it won’t spill everywhere when you serve it.
How to Store Your Pineapple Crisp
Make sure to let your pineapple crisp cool completely before covering it so it doesn’t get soggy! It’ll stay good for up to 2 days at room temperature in an airtight container. In the fridge, you can stretch that to 3–5 days by covering the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
*Pro tip: Place a paper towel under the cover to soak up extra moisture and keep it crisp!
Pineapple Crisp
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped fresh pineapple, about one average pineapple
- 2 tablespoons plus ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup large oats
- ½ cup whole wheat flour, for Gluten-Free: gluten-free all purpose flour or ground gluten-free oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine pineapple, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and corn starch. Place pineapple in an 8×8″ baking pan, or in individual baking dishes as pictured if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, ½ cup brown sugar, oats and flour until combined. The texture will be that of a cookie dough — easily pressed and held together. Crumble topping over the pineapple in baking dish and press down gently.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and golden brown on top. Serve as desired with vanilla ice cream!
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Ericka Smiley says
Thank you for this easy ingredient, quick prep time, and delicious result of pineapple and crisp. May God bless you and your family this Thanksgiving. Thankful for this recipe!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m glad you liked it!
Kerri says
This looks absolutely delicious!!! Can I use well-drained canned pineapple chunks in place of the fresh pineapple? Thanks!
Ashley Fehr says
You can! I prefer fresh pineapple for this recipe but canned works in a pinch 🙂
Diana says
Hi Ashley, this looks great and I can’t wait to try it! On the gluten: Oats are generally gluten free, as is cornstarch, but if one needed to make this gluten-free, I think you would have to use gluten-free flour. Whole wheat flour still has gluten. I think King Arthur makes some gluten-free flours, and probably some other brands, too.
Ashley Fehr says
Oh, I’m so sorry about that! I knew that, and just forgot to make a note. I often use ground gluten-free oats, but just forgot to make a note! Thank you for pointing that out!
Arielle says
This looks amazing and I have almost everything, however if I don’t have corn starch in the cabinet can I substitute anything for it?
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Arielle! You could try stirring just a tiny bit of flour in with the pineapple — it’s just to thicken the juices.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
This pineapple crisp looks amazing Ashley! I don’t think there could be a more perfect dessert for summer!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Christin!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Yum! I have never seen a pineapple crisp before! What a great idea!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
This is brilliant! I love pineapple, but have never thought to use it in a crisp recipe. So genius! Plus, I love that floral napkin in the pictures!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Michelle! I love it too!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Well I am SO glad this happened, because I’m totally on board with all things pineapple! ESPECIALLY when it involves brown sugar streusel!! Hook me up, girlfriend because this looks AMAZING! Seriously, I need to stop visiting your site when I’m hungry… I always leave here hangry. And drooling! 😉 This crisp is perfection! Cheers, girlfriend!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, totally! The worst part about being a blogger and having tons of blogger friends — all the eye candy! Makes me want to just get in the kitchen and never come out! Lol
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
What?!? Pineapple crisp is a genius idea Ashley!! Looks soooooo good. Wishing I had some with my morning coffee now. Yum!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Cyndi!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I think this is the first pineapple crisp I’ve seen!!!! LOVE this, Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Alice!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh my goodness, warm pineapple is the BEST! Have you ever tried grilling pineapple before? It’s LIFE-CHANGING!
I’m trying to decide if it’s super-wrong of me to be craving this gorgeous crisp for breakfast. I mean, all I’d have to do is plop some vanilla yogurt on top and it would totally be breakfast right?? 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Absolutely! The vanilla yogurt swap makes this TOTALLY acceptable for breakfast 😉 And can you believe I have never grilled pineapple??! But I see it EVERYWHERE so I was like, “obviously warm pineapple is good. Let’s put a crisp on it.”
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Ashley, this is AMAZING! I have never heard of a pineapple crisp before but that is so clever! Love it!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jess! I’m pretty proud! 😉
Kelly says
Oh my gosh, I LOVE this idea, Ashley!! I am such a sucker for fruit crisps and pineapple so I am totally wishing I had a big giant bowl right now! Looks amazing!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kelly! I love a good fruit crisp too!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
HOLD the PHONE!! This looks amazing Ashley!!! I have such a huge weakness for pineapple. But add brown sugary streusel topping?? Get out. OMG!!! Gorgeous photos 🙂
ggg from Amelia Island says
I am going to try to make this using bountiful berrry granola clusters for the top. What do you think??
Ashley Fehr says
I think it would work great!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I can only imagine how good this pineapple crisp must be!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Nicole!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
OMG…how have I not heard of pineapple crisp before?! You’re a genius! I need to try this ASAP – I’m drooling over here.
Ashley Fehr says
(pats self on back) Lol! Right?! I was kind of super excited about it!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I love grilled pineapple and know I will love this! Sometimes it’s difficult to find a good pineapple, but I’m going to be searching for one now!
Ashley Fehr says
I still have to try grilled pineapple! That was part of my inspiration for this dessert but I’ve never made any! Haha. Thanks Dorothy!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
I’ve never had a warm pineapple dessert, either! I love this idea! My kids love pineapple and I know they would be so happy with this pineapple crisp!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kristine! I’m so happy with the way it turned out!
Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says
This pineapple crisp looks amazing! Love the gorgeous flavour and the brown sugar streusel topping sounds incredible too. I’m definitely going to have to try this recipe soon. 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jess!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh pineapple crisp?! I’m loving this, Ashley! Such a great idea! I’ve never even thought to use pineapple in a dessert like this before, and now I’m kicking myself because this looks SO good. I wish I could dive right into this for breakfast!
Ashley Fehr says
I know! I don’t know that I’ve ever made a pineapple dessert besides my Mom’s pineapple squares either — we always just eat it fresh or use it in savory dishes!