Our easy 10 minute Instant Pot apple crisp recipe has all the warm flavors of fall baked right into this one pot treat. It couldn’t be easier to make and is sure to please any crowd when served either as breakfast or as a dessert!
Instant pot dessert recipes can be hard to come by, but these sweet apples give you an incredible dessert especially when served up in a small bowl with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup!
Instant Pot Apple Crisp
I love making anything I can in the Instant Pot! It means I don’t have to heat up my house with the oven and almost always, I get to save time. From meals like Instant Pot hamburger soup and instant pot broccoli cheddar soup to sweets like our cinnamon roll French toast casserole, everything can be done in the Instant Pot.
This pressure cooker apple crisp is so dang easy! Really truly, it only cooks for 3 minutes before a quick release and then a 2 minute sauté. Could that be any easier?!
What are the best apples to use for apple crisp?
Any variety of apple will do to make this apple crisp. Traditionally, firm tart apples like granny smith apples are what people use and provide the best results especially when making instant pot desserts as they hold up under the high pressure really well. However, any of them will work. It really depends on how sweet you like your filling.
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I love using fuji apples myself because they are both firm and sweet. Granny Smith in my opinion just aren’t quite sweet enough.
Here are some of the most common kind of apples used in this instant pot apple dessert and even or in this baked apples recipe…
- Granny Smith
- Golden Delicious (softer apples)
- Jazz
- Fuji
- Jona Gold
- Pink Lady
How else do I use apples in desserts?
While Instant Pot apple crisp is usually one of the desserts I prefer most to make with fresh, fall apples, I also love to make our gluten-free apple pie cookie cups. They are little cookies in the shape of mini cups filled with the most delicious apple pie filling. You can also make instant pot applesauce or apple crumble.
Our Instant Pot pork chops with apples are another great dish to make for a fun and festive fall dinner. Gluten-free apple fritters and gluten-free apple cider cupcakes are always sure to please as well.
If you are looking for a delicious apple drink, our crockpot apple cider is a fantastic and easy beverage that will warm any soul.
How to make Instant Pot apple crisp (aka the perfect dessert)
- Start by cutting the apples into slices.
Pro Tip: I recommend cutting the apples into bigger chunks so they don’t get too soggy
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch (you can even add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice for just a touch tarter taste)
- Toss the apple slices with brown sugar mix in the instant pot and top with butter cut into pats
- Pour 1 cup of water over top and seal the lid then cook on manual for a 3 minute cook time
- Meanwhile, make the crisp topping by chopping 1 bag of Bare Snacks apple chips up
- Combine in a bowl with 2/3 cup brown sugar, 2/3 cup certified gluten-free oats, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 6 T cold butter cut into small pieces (you can use coconut oil or butter substitute for making it dairy free) You don’t want to use melted butter as it will be too soft to start.
- Mix until crumbly. Do a quick release once the apples have cooked and add the oatmeal mixture to the top of the apples
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté and cook for 2 minutes (only stir gently to keep the crisp mostly on top)
How long is apple crisp good for in the refrigerator?
Leftovers of this easy instant pot apple crisp can be stored in the Instant Pot pan or in another container with tinfoil over the top in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Heat and serve when you are ready.
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Instant Pot Apple Crisp (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 6 apples, large
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 C water
- 2/3 C brown sugar
- 1 bag Bare Snacks apple chips
- 2/3 C gluten-free oats
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by cutting the apples into slices (I recommend bigger chunks so the apples don't get too soggy)
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch
- Toss the apple slices with brown sugar mix and top with butter cut into pats
- Pour water over top and seal the lid then cook on manual for 3 minutes
- Meanwhile, make the crisp topping by chopping 1 bag of Bare Snacks apple chips up
- Combine in a bowl with 2/3 cup brown sugar, 2/3 cup certified gluten-free oats, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 6 T cold butter butter and mix until crumbly
- Do a quick release once the apples have cooked and top with oatmeal mixture
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté and cook for 2 minutes (only stir gently to keep the crisp mostly on top)
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published December 2, 2019 but has since been updated with more thorough instructions.
LynneMarie says
I love how quick and easy it is.
cyndi br says
easy to make and you can eat it anytime of the day
Eileen Boyce says
I love apples and oats together. So yummy! Thanks
Azeem Isaahaque says
I would love to make this recipe! So good!
Eileen Boyce says
I love apples and oats together. So yummy!
Kayla Klontz says
Anything with apples is amazing to me.
Rachel B says
I would love to try this recipe looks great
Lisa says
I like that it is easy to make!
Erin says
I would love to try something similar but with peaches.
Ghram Myers says
The great thing about this recipe is that it’s all simple ingredients so you probably won’t have to make a run to the grocery store to cook it. Also looks amazing.
Karen D says
I like the combo of fresh and dried apples to prevent it from being soupy
Kristy Wolfgang says
I love crisp topping on my apple desserts.
heather says
I love that I have never made this recipe before and I love apples so much always looking for new recipes like this one.
Sonya Morris says
I love how easy it is to make! I love apples and oats together.
Carolyn says
This recipe looks easy
linda says
I love cinnamon flavored apples.
Sydney Wynne says
Bare snacks are the best! Apples are one of my favorite fruits so this looks so delicious!
Rachel says
I love how apple packed this recipe is!
Sarah says
It uses the instant pot!!! I love my instant pots and this looks great for Christmas breakfast with some coffee cake
Jackie Angers says
I love apple crisp!
Ally says
I love that it’s gluten free but I really love how packed with apples it is–sometimes the flavor can get drowned out in the sugar and toppings but not if the apples are in the topping too! How innovative!