Instant Pot Apple Crisp Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Apple Crisp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Ingredients: 6 medium apples (of varying kinds, cored, peeled and sliced); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 2/3 cup apple cider (apple juice or water); 1 cup old fashioned oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)

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Make Instant Pot Apple Crisp for an even EASIER and more delicious fall dessert! This is such a great way to use up apples in the fall. Make this for your next gathering or for a low-key weeknight meal!

caramel being drizzled over helping of Instant Pot apple crisp,

Why This Recipe Works

Is there anyone on the planet who doesn’t love apple crisp? It’s the perfect dessert for any season and any type of gathering. Every bite gets devoured and it’s just packed with deliciousness.

It’s basically apple pie filling that is swimming in sugars and butter and delicious crumbles. And when it’s served warm with ice cream? YUM.

As you know, I’ve been on an Instant Pot rampage and I also happen to get mildly obsessed with apples in the fall so I decided to combine those two loves. I really had no idea how this would turn out because baking crisps in the oven is obviously the standard route to go.

I absolutely could not have been happier with how it turned out. There was this delicious almost caramel-like sauce created and I have never seen or tasted anything like it before. IP magic, people!

Recipe Ingredients

Apples – Use medium baking apples such as honeycrisp, gala, golden delicious, jonagold or granny smith.

Old-Fashioned Oats – Definitely stick with old fashioned oats for the best result (no quick oats!). If quick oats are all you have, you will more likely have a consistency of oatmeal than a nice crisp chewy topping.

Sugar – If you prefer, you can add more naturally sweet apples and reduce the amount of brown sugar you added. Other sugar substitutes that would be great are maple syrup, coconut sugar or stevia.

How To Make Apple Crisp In Your Instant Pot

Step 1

Generously coat the inside of your pot with cooking spray or butter.

Squeeze the lemon juice into a large bowl half full of cool water. Add the apples to the bowl as you work. Strain apples and add to the pot. Add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and apple cider/juice. Give the mixture a stir.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and melted butter. Stir until crumbly and pour evenly over the apple mixture.

Crumble layer on top of apples in an Instant Pot next to apple-topped inner pot.

Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 5 minutes on high pressure (pressure cook setting). It will take the pressure cooker around 12 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.

Step 3

When cooking time is done, do a quick release. Remove the cover and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve straight from the pot or transfer to a baking dish. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Recipe Notes

Possible crisp toppings: maple syrup, chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce!
For a crispy topping, transfer the crisp to a baking dish after it is finished cooking and place under your oven’s broiler for a few minutes!
To make this recipe a tad healthier, use water instead of apple juice/cider and cut all sugars and the butter in half. Or consider replacing the butter with melted coconut oil.

close up top view of Instant Pot Apple Crisp.

Keep Your Apples From Browing

When chopping and peeling the apples, fill a large bowl about half with cool water and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into it. The lemon juice will keep your apples from getting brown while you get them prepped for the recipe.

Use an apple corer/peeler if you have one because they will make this process go super fast. If you don’t have one, use a potato peeler and a knife to get the job done. You’ll need to peel, core and chop the apples. Place them into the water-lemon juice mixture as you work.

Caramel being drizzled over vanilla ice cream on top of apple crisp.

What Apples Are Best For Instant Pot Apple Crisp

I recommend using a variety and at the very least, use two kinds of apples: one sweet and one tart. My favorite combo is Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples.

Sweet/Softer Apple Brands

Fuji
Honeycrisp
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Cortland
Gala

Tart (or a little Sour) Apple Brands

Granny Smith
McIntosh
Ida Red
Braeburn
Empire
Jonathan

Spoon full of apple crisp hovering over an Instant Pot.

FAQ About Apple Crisp

Is apple crisp best served warm?

Apple crisp is delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream but it can be just as delicious at room temperature or enjoyed the next day without reheating.

Does Instant Pot apple crisp need to be refrigerated?

Fruit crisps can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, but will stay fresh for up to 1 week when stored in the refrigerator. Either way, cover tightly!

Can you freeze apple crisp?

Prepare the crisp as directed and allow it to cool completely. If it is not already in a foil baking dish, transfer it to one and cover tightly with foil. Freeze for 3-4 months. When you are ready to enjoy it, allow it to thaw completely in the fridge overnight. Once defrosted, warm uncovered in a 300-degree oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Is apple crisp healthy?

Apple crisp is a delicious dessert but is not a healthy one. When you serve the apples with oats and 2 kinds of sugar, you add calories and carbs to each serving. Enjoy a slice of apple crisp in moderation!

Is apple crisp and apple crumble the same?

Apple crisp and apple crumble are similar as they have a fruit layer but they are not the same dessert. Apple crisp has a topping that has oats in it and sometimes nuts. A crumble does not include either oats or nuts in it.

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You have just met your new favorite fall drink! Instant Pot Apple Cider will warm you up on those chilly fall days. It is super easy to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort and cleanup.
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