This easy Instant Pot Apple Crisp recipe is definitely the best of the best. Sweet slightly spiced apples topped with an amazing crumble – just like your mom always made, but in a fraction of the time thanks to the Instant Pot!

I love any kind of fruit dessert, and I especially I love when I can make a homemade version in no time at all. Baked apples are my all time favourite dessert. Growing up, my Mom had two killer classic desserts that she made… one was her famous Cheesecake, and the other was a mouthwatering Apple Crisp. Since then I have been absolutely OBSESSED with baked apples.
This Instant Pot Apple Crisp reminds me of the apple crisp that my mom used to make. There’s something comforting about my moms apple crisp so I really wanted to try and come close to that version while using my Instant Pot. With just a few adjustments I was able to create the perfect pot full….as you see here below.

What apples do I use for this easy Instant Pot Apple Crisp?
Simply put, you can use any apples that you like! My personal favorite for this recipe is the Granny Smith, but Golden Delicious or Fugi are some other great varieties.
Do not use instant oats as they will become too mushy and won’t work well. You don’t need a lot of liquid as the apples produce juice as they bake. You could use either apple cider or water but I prefer apple cider to really bring out the apple flavor in this Instant Pot dessert.
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How to make Instant Pot Apple Crisp without Getting a Burn Notice
To keep from getting a burn notice (and potentially having your apple crisp get stuck to your instant pot inner liner), I use the Instant Pot Pot In Pot (or PIP) method for this Apple Crisp. This also prevents your apples from getting waterlogged at the bottom of your pot. I saw other recipes that just threw them into the steel insert, but I suspect this will lead to applesauce! This worked perfectly!

My FAVOURITE way to enjoy hot Apple Crisp is with a cold scoop of French Vanilla Ice Cream, and drizzled with a luscious Caramel Sauce! If you’ve never tried it that way… you totally need to!
I invite you all to join me in making my favourite Fall dessert… this easy apple crisp. Once you have it in the instant pot, you’ll LOVE the delicious smell of apples and cinnamon that fills your house! Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Apple Crisp Recipe
This easy instant pot Apple Crisp recipe is definitely the best of the best. Sweet slightly spiced apples topped with an amazing crumble - just like your mom always made, but in a fraction of the time thanks to the instant pot!
Ingredients
- 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Core, peel and dice apples, then mix them in a large bowl with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
- Toss apples lightly with a mixture of oats, flour, and honey.
- Pour water in your instant pot liner.
- Spray the inside of your steamer pot (PIP) with non stick spray, then drop in apple mixture. Place steamer pot inside basket, and drop into instant pot.
- Seal and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
- After cooking do a quick release, serve while still warm.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 bowlAmount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g

Jasmine
Friday 10th of December 2021
This Recipe was the best I have ever made I love it!!
Ryan
Wednesday 18th of March 2020
Bad recipe. Burn notice! You can't add thickening agents to your recipes until they're done cooking.
Janice - Salads for Lunch
Friday 20th of March 2020
Please use the pot-in-pot method to avoid the burn notice and to avoid turning this into apple sauce.
Laura
Sunday 22nd of September 2019
I made this. It smells amazing! However I got a burn message so I’m not sure how well cooked it will be. Any suggestions about the burn message? Anything I could do differently next time? Thanks!
Karen
Sunday 28th of July 2019
Great recipe! I made this in my 3q because my 6 qt was busy making dinner. :)
Caron
Monday 2nd of September 2019
I love this recipe too :) I tried other recipes but kept getting a burn notice :(
Sandie
Wednesday 27th of February 2019
Do you do a quick release or natural release ?
Janice - Salads for Lunch
Wednesday 27th of February 2019
Good question! A quick release is preferred otherwise the apples become too soft. I made this last week for a work potluck and realized that I had forgotten to include that detail, then forgot to update the recipe after, so thanks for the reminder!