Easy Instant Pot Apple Crisp is made in minutes! Caramelized apples with a sweet, crisp topping is the perfect fall dessert recipe!
If you love using your Instant Pot for desserts, be sure to try our Instant Pot Apple Cheesecake, made in the pressure cooker! Or give these rich and fudgy Instant Pot Brownies a try!
Why this Recipe is Best
Fall desserts are the ultimate comfort food in my opinion.
The warmth of cinnamon and apples or pumpkin desserts, while wrapped in a cozy blanket by a fireplace are what movies are made of.
In an attempt to bring that delicious comfort food to your table quickly, this easy Instant Pot Apple Crisp recipe will be in your mouth in minutes!
Seriously.
Apple Crisps and Apple Crumble recipes are quite similar. Some people will argue about the differences, but in my mind it doesn’t matter. Whatever you call them, they are delicious!
And if that sounds amazing, be sure to try our Copycat Starbucks apple crisp macchiato!
Ingredient Notes
- Apples. Of course choosing the right apple for your taste buds is the first step. You may also wonder, should I peel the apples? In this case, I say yes.
- Oats. Use old fashioned oats in today’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp recipe! Quick oats will get too soggy, and steel cut won’t cook completely.
- Brown Sugar. A must. As it cooks it caramelizes and cooks into a thick sauce.
- Almond Extract. The secret to a flavorful crisp!
- TOPPINGS. Whether you choose to top your apple crisp with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream is totally your call. But don’t skip the caramel sauce! Worth every extra calorie.
How to Make Apple Crisp in the Instant Pot
- STEP 1: Peel and cube apples into large chunks or slices. Combine with cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extrac and brown sugar in the Instant Pot.
- STEP 2. Add water.
- STEP 3. Make the topping in a bowl by combining melted butter with oats, flour, brown sugar, kosher salt, and cinnamon. Sprinkle on TOP of the apples, but do not stir.
- STEP 4: Lock the lid in place and select HIGH PRESSURE for a cook time of 3 minutes. When done cooking, do a quick release.
Serve warm!
Tips and Tricks
- In the instant pot, apples cook very quickly. To prevent making Instant Pot applesauce, chop your apples into large chunks or slices. If you want your apples firmer, cook for only 1 minute, for much softer apples cook up to 5 minutes.
- Want the crispy oat topping that doesn’t happen in an Instant pot? Spoon Apple Crisp into oven safe bowls and broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Leftovers are delicious. Warm in microwave for one minutes and enjoy!
- I prepared today’s recipe in a 6qt Instant Pot. Prep time does not include the time it takes the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
- Love apple crisps? Try this delicious Apple Crisp Cheesecake next! It won’t disappoint!
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely. Assemble apple crisp the same way as the instant pot except SKIP the water! Prepare in a 9-inch square baking dish and bake in 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes (uncovered).
Spoon apple crsip into an oven safe baking dish. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until top is browned and bubbly.
Choose one with flavors you like. A combination of granny smith and gala apples is my favorite.
Variations of Apple Crisp
- Gluten Free Apple Crisp can be made by choosing gluten free flour and gluten free oats.
- Add chopped pecans to the struesel topping for a nutty flavor.
- Swap out apples for zucchini! Yes, it will taste amazing and chances are nobody will even know you used zucchini. Our zucchini crumble is fantastic!
- Pears are another great fruit to use in a crisp or crumble. Peel and chop just like you would the apples.
More Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Cheesecake
- Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Instant Pot Chocolate Bundt Cake
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Instant Pot Apple Crisp
Ingredients
For the apples:
- 6 large Granny Smith apples peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup water
For the crisp topping:
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- pinch kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel and cube apples into large chunks or slices. Combine with cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extract and brown sugar in the Instant Pot. Add water. Stir until combined.
- Make the topping in a bowl by combining melted butter with oats, flour, brown sugar, kosher salt, and cinnamon. Sprinkle on TOP of the apples, but do not stir.
- Lock the lid in place and select HIGH PRESSURE for a cook time of 3 minutes. When done cooking, do a quick release.
- Serve warm with ice cream and caramel sauce!
Notes
- In the instant pot, apples cook very quickly. To prevent making applesauce, chop your apples into large chunks or slices. If you want your apples firmer, cook for only 1 minute, for much softer apples cook up to 5 minutes.
- Want the crispy oat topping that doesn’t happen in an Instant pot? Spoon Apple Crisp into oven safe bowls and broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Leftovers are delicious. Warm in microwave for one minutes and enjoy!
- I prepared today’s recipe in a 6qt Instant Pot. Prep time does not include the time it takes the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks!
Nutrition
Easy Instant Pot Apple Crisp is made in minutes! Caramelized apples with a sweet, crisp topping is the perfect fall dessert recipe!
I loved this recipes. Can this be made in a slow cooker?
Hi, can I reduce the sugar to make the recipe diabetic-friendly?
Can you use vanilla extract instead of almond?
Sure can!
Could this be cooked using the pot-in-pot method?
Aimee I attempted this and as soon as it came to pressure and the cooking actually started I immediately got a burn warning… I followed the instructions just as you had said. Hoping you could tell me why?
Often times when getting the burn notice there is something stuck to the inside of the pot. If you’re browning meat, it could be bits of that (that didn’t get completely cleaned). Sometimes a piece of apple will stick and cause the notice. Open the pot, give a little stir and scrap the bottom, then secure the lid and bring it back to pressure and resume cooking time.
I sprayed the inside of the Instant Pot insert with cooking spray and that seemed to stop it from giving the burn message
My pot retired “burn” , but after I quick released and opened it it was actually cooked perfectly. Delicious and will make again
Wow, this was delicious! I especially appreciate that there were more apples than oats – other recipes don’t have the apples as the main element. And that sauce! I followed the recipe exactly in my 3 quart IP and didn’t have any problems. My hubby and I almost finished the entire potful as soon as it was done. This recipe goes in my top 10.
This was absolutely delicious!!
I added a tad bit more water to it.
Super duper!!!
can you put this recipe in a pie crust
This is an awesome quick and easy recipe …not too sweet … followed the recipe exactly as outlined … don’t cut your apple slices too small … perfect warm apple dessert… loved it!!!
It said burn when I put it in for 3 minutes.
So did mine 🙁
Hmm. Not sure why, but 3 mins in Instant Pot turned apples to mush. I cut large chunks. I would also wait and put crumbles on after it was cooked and use my crisp lid to brown up. Thank you for lovely recipe..I would use less water as well. My Granny Smith apples may have been so fresh that they had more moisture ?
I love cooking with an electric pressure cooker! I use one 3-5 times a week. This is a great recipe for a busy fall night.
Bummer. Mine just said burn when I tried this 🙁
Amazing this can be made in the instant pot! Great for large parties and minimal work!!
I love having a gluten free options for dessert! Using my IP makes it even better!
Apple crisp is one of my favorite fall desserts! I love that I can make it easily in my IP. Delicious!
Have you had any problems with your Insta Pot? I was looking at them on Amazon and there were several bad reviews. Can you give me your opinion?
Thank you,
deb
Hi Deb,
I have a Breville Fast Slow Pro Cooker and I love it , easy to use and eliminates my slow cooker and pressure cooker giving me more space in the kitchen.
Hope this helps,
Carol