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Published November 10, 2013 | Last Updated October 9, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 7 Comments

Gluten Free Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

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Gluten free pumpkin crisp is a super easy make-ahead dessert. Just don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to eat a third of it before it makes it to your table. Ha Ha It’s sooo good. 😊

Gluten free pumpkin crispFill your home with the wonderful aroma of pumpkin crisp baking in the oven. Warm spices, velvety pumpkin goodness, and that perfect, crunchy topping. It’s a great tasting alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.

Indeed, the delicious pecan topping makes it a hit with everyone.

It’s the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving gathering because, well, pumpkin! Your guests will not believe it’s gluten free.

Love this? You’ll want to peek at my collection of gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes for more tasty ideas!

And hey, if you’re as obsessed with pumpkin as I am, my fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, golden delicious Gluten Free Apple-Filled Pumpkin Crepes, and scrumptious Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are must-tries!

But getting back to this recipe, let me show you how easy it is to whip this up with just 10 ingredients!

Ingredients for gluten free pumpkin crisp

  • Canned pumpkin: Select pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
  • Milk contributes to the creamy texture of the mixture.
  • Maple syrup sweetens the filling with its distinctive flavor.
  • Cinnamon infuses warm and aromatic notes, complementing the pumpkin and adding a hint of spice.
  • Nutmeg offers a slightly sweet and nutty flavor to the pumpkin layer.
  • Salt balances the sweetness and enhances other flavors.
  • Eggs act as a binding agent, contributing structure and stability to the filling.
  • Gluten free yellow cake mix gets crispy offering a sweet and crumbly texture.
  • Chopped pecans for our crunchy, nutty topping
  • and lots of butter for the golden topping that crisps up during baking, 

Step by step instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Honestly this is so easy it’s been dubbed, dump cake. To make it even easier, the following numbered instructions correspond to the numbered pictures.

1. To begin, just dump your pumpkin, milk, maple syrup, and eggs with your spices in a large mixing bowl. Mix it all up and pour into a greased 9 X 13 baking pan.

 2.Then cover your mixture with the yellow cake mix.

 3. Next sprinkle with pecans.

collage showing how to make gluten free pumpkin crisp

 4. Finally, drizzle melted butter over the top. Easy peasy.

 5. Pop it in the oven for an hour. After it’s done, let it cool completely on a rack.

 6. Then dig in and tell me what you think.

Now if you adore cinnamon but you’re watching your carb intake, consider this Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake as an option.

finished dish

Serving suggestions

Serve cold or at room temperature topped with whipped cream, Candied Orange Slices, or vanilla ice cream. Yum.

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • In this recipe, I use organic pumpkin. If you prefer, you can also use Libby’s.
  • You can use fresh pumpkin! Just make sure to cook and puree it properly to get the right consistency.
  • Variations: You can easily swap the pecans for your favorite nuts and adding chocolate chips can enhance the flavor and texture of the dump cake.
  • This dessert is great for potlucks. It’s easy to transport and always a crowd-pleaser.
  • Leftover pumpkin crisp should keep 3-4 days covered in an airtight container in the fridge.

finished with a fork on a flowered plate

Indulging in this pumpkin crisp is like wrapping yourself in a warm, flavorful blanket of autumn. The comforting essence of pumpkin, the irresistible crunch of the pecan topping – it’s comfort food with fall flavors that beckon you to savor every bite.

So why wait? This week, treat yourself and your loved ones to the joy of a homemade dessert that embodies the very essence of the season. As the sweet aroma wafts through your kitchen, you’ll find yourself immersed in the coziness of fall, creating memories that linger long after the last crumb is gone.

Enjoy the the simplicity, savor the tasty flavors, and make this pumpkin crisp become a cherished part of your autumn traditions.

Happy baking!

And if you have any questions, please reach out to me in the comments or shoot me an email and I’ll respond ASAP.

More recipes you might like

Gluten Free Dessert Collection – This is my complete dessert collection.

Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie with MI-DEL’s Graham Style Pie Crust – This is every chocolate lover’s dream pie. And it’s so easy to make.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies  – These buttery soft cookies are intensely rich with flavor, sweetened with honey, and filled with decadent chocolate chips.

Gluten Free Southern Spoon Bread – Naturally gluten free, Southern spoon bread is a delicious cross between bread pudding and a soufflé.

Easy Pancakes Made From Scratch With Gluten Free Bread– With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can transform gluten free bread into a scrumptious breakfast treat.

Gluten Free French Toast – You’ll love this cinnamony gluten free french toast cooked until golden and slightly crisp on the edges. It’s easy to make and so delicious.

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Crisp

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Fill your home with the wonderful aroma of gluten free pumpkin crisp baking in the oven. It's a great tasting alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, gluten free
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 177kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • Two 15 oz. cans pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 box gluten free yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 ℉
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • Combine the first 7 ingredients ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then pour into the greased baking pan.
    Two 15 oz. cans pumpkin, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs
  • Cover with gluten free yellow cake mix and sprinkle with pecans. Finally, drizzle with the melted butter.
    1 box gluten free yellow cake mix, 1 cup pecans, 3/4 cup butter
  • Bake until the top is brown, about 1 hour. Let cool completely on a rack. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • In this recipe, I use organic pumpkin. If you prefer, you can also use Libby's.
  • You can use fresh pumpkin! Just make sure to cook and puree it properly to get the right consistency.
  • Variations: You can easily swap the pecans for your favorite nuts and adding chocolate chips can enhance the flavor and texture of the dump cake.
  • This dessert is great for potlucks. It’s easy to transport and always a crowd-pleaser.
  • Leftover pumpkin crisp should keep 3-4 days covered in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal
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Barbara loves to bring fun into the kitchen and wholesome food to the table. She also enjoys drinking robust coffee, eating a little chocolate, reading a good novel, going for walks and spending time with her family and friends.
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  1. Adrienne Dupree says

    November 10, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    This looks like a good recipe. I don’t have a gluten allergy, but this looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks for visiting, Adrienne.

      Reply
  2. Coach Donna L. Ward says

    November 10, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Oooh… I love this!! Thank you – I think I will try this for the holidays! 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      Glad you stopped by, Donna. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Nate says

    November 10, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    This looks yummy. I am not ‘all in’ with gluten free foods but I will now having seen this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      November 19, 2013 at 10:30 pm

      You’re welcome.

      Reply

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