Homemade Pineapple Crisp (Easy and Comforting)

This recipe will teach you how to make the most amazing homemade pineapple crisp, complete with a brown sugar streusel topping. It’s definitely not your typical crisp recipe, as the pineapple chunks add a delightful tropical twist to this classic comfort dessert.

How to Make Homemade Pineapple Crisp

This homemade pineapple crisp is so easy to make and it’s truly the ultimate comfort food.

• Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350℉.
• Prepare the filling. Add the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, lemon zest and cornstarch to a bowl and toss to combine.
• Transfer to a baking dish. Add the filling mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.
• Prepare the topping. Add the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt to a bowl and mix to combine.
• Add the butter. Add the cold butter and mix with a fork until the mixture begins to resemble coarse crumbs.
• Spoon the topping. Spoon the topping over top of the pineapple filling.
• Bake. Bake the crisp in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes (or until golden).
• Serve. The pineapple crisp can either be served warm, cold, or at room temperature.

(Also try: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp)

How to Core and Peel a Pineapple

Not sure how to properly core and peel a pineapple? Here’s a quick and easy how-to:

• Cut off the ends. Use a large, sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom ends of the pineapple. When done, stand the pineapple upright on one end to allow the juices to permeate throughout.
• Peel the pineapple. Rotate the pineapple as you shave off the peel.
• Remove the eyes. Use the tip of the knife to make angled cuts to remove the eyes within the flesh of the pineapple.
• Core the pineapple. Cut the pineapple lengthwise into quarters and then remove the core from each quarter.

Can I Use Other Fruits with This Recipe?

If you would rather swap out the pineapple for a different kind of fruit when making this recipe, that’s okay. Here are some suggestions for replacements to try:

• Apples (the classic)
• Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.)
• Pears
• Peaches
• Bananas (yes, really!)

(Also try: Pineapple Casserole)

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