This easy, classic pineapple crisp dessert recipe is made with canned pineapple and easy to find pantry staples. It features a homemade sweet, buttery topping that envelopes spiced, juicy pineapple chunks. Served with vanilla ice cream, it is an old-fashioned treat that all ages will enjoy. This post contains affiliate links.
If you love recipes apple crisp, you will love this spin on a classic. Who would have thought canned pineapple chunks would produce such a delicious baked dessert?
I love this recipe so much because it is easy and features common baking staples like cinnamon, white & brown sugar, all-purpose flour, butter, and 2 cans of pineapple chunks.
Best pan size for crisp recipes
For this pineapple crisp recipe, you will need an 8 x 8 Pyrex casserole (square) dish. I prefer using this pan model Pyrex with the lid (for storage) once the crisp is cool. This is the exact Pyrex model I used for this baked treat. It is deep, durable, and the cover is a lifesaver and keeps baked good fresh.
You will also need a measuring cup or cups. I stand by my Pyrex Measuring cups and have 6 cups of various sizes. This set of 3 Pyrex Measuring Cups is a staple when I bake.
Get the full printable recipe below for this delicious pineapple crisp.
Ingredients
Golden pineapple chunks– I used two 20-ounces cans. I drained the juices out which I reserved for another recipe. You could use tidbits as well if you prefer them smaller, but this size worked fine.
Granulated sugar– Helps to sweeten the sometimes tangy pineapple chunks.
Light brown sugar– Helps top sweeten the “crisp” topping.
All-purpose flour – You can use gluten-free flour if you have an allergy. This ingredient creates the crumble like texture.
Butter– Unsalted works best for this recipe. One melted stick is all you need to bind together the oats, flour, and brown sugar. I melted mine for 45 seconds in the microwave.
Cinnamon– Gives the pineapples a nice warmth.
Oats-If you skip this ingredient, you are essentially making a crumble vs a crisp.
Why I love this recipe
I love that this recipe is the perfect sweetness. It is not overbearing like some recipes. It is pretty quick to make, and it satisfies any pie cravings. It pairs so nicely with a spot of whipped topping, but I love it with vanilla ice cream.
To make things extra fancy, I added a little bit of caramel sauce to the top of it. This recipe keeps well for about 2 days at room temperature, and up to 4 if you refrigerate it. It tastes so yummy warm, so feel free to heat it up before serving.
Classic Pineapple Crisp Recipe
Equipment
- 8 x 8 Pyrex dish
Ingredients
- 40 ounces Golden Pineapple Chunks drained
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Melt the butter in the microwave until liquid. (about 45 seconds).
- Add the flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter to a dish and mix well.
- Lightly grease your 8" x 8" dish with nonstick spray.
- Sprinkle half the crisp mixture into the lightly grease dish.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks over the crisp.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon & granulated sugar over the top of the pineapple chunks.
- Add the remainder of the crisp topping over the pineapples.
- Bake for 30 minutes uncovered,
- Allow crisp to cool before enjoying.
Notes
Nutrition
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Hello,
You sure can!
can I use fresh pineapple for this? thank you
Hello, yes it would be!
would it be okay to use fresh pineapple instead of the canned one?
Perfect dessert! The only thing different was i added the granulated sugar and cinnamon to the oatmeal flour and brown sugar topping….cause i cant follow directions….but it was perfect👍
Yes, you can use it thawed!
I have quite a bit of frozen pineapple and wondered if I could use that instead?
Hello,
This recipe is for pineapple crisp which is not to be confused with crisp bars.
This recipe is wet due to the juicy pineapples.
You can use quick cook oats.
I would not reduce the sugar too much.
I would bake in a casserole dish and scoop into little dessert plates or cups.
Thank you for your help.
I’m making this at my church this week..(30 portions) I prepare a meal for the homeless every month.
Can the oats be the Quick Cooking kind?
Can this be made in a metal hotel pan? or two pans? The batch probably shouldn’t be too thick of a layer.
I plan to reduce the amount of sugar. That won’t make a difference except for taste, right? The crisp will still bake well?
Anything else I need to think about?
I roasted some coconut to sprinkle on top individual servings…. YUMMY!!!
350 degrees Fahrenheit. Thank you! Updated!
What’s the oven set at?
Unbelievable great desert. So goodbye
I have actually never tried a pineapple crisp but it sounds delish. Pinning to try soon!
I’m such a big fan of fruit crisps. This will be my first time trying one with pineapple!
Oh, my! I have some leftover pineapple from our BBQ today and no dessert. This is just the perfect timing! Off I go baking. :D Thanks for sharing!
This leaves my mouth watering and craving for this delicious tropical-inspired treat! Love the warm and subtle hint of spice from the cinnamon!
My family loves this recipe! It was so delicious and tasty!