Apple Crisp is the Best Classic Comfort Food Dessert. This fail-proof recipe makes Best Homemade Apple Crisp from scratch and using simple pantry ingredients. I am including Oven and Instant Pot instructions to make this Gluten Free and Vegan Apple Crisp recipe.
Apple Crumble is my personal favorite fall dessert. Similar to Peach Crumble, Sweet Potato Brownies and Pumpkin Spice Muffins, I often have it on the menu rotation to savor the seasonal flavors.
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When crisp fresh apples are plentiful after visiting those beautiful orchards for apple picking. This recipe is so easy to make yet so delicious and comforting. Old fashioned simple food just like Grandma's Kitchen!
We have bunch of delightful apple recipes on the blog. Mulled Apple Cider, Apple Chutney, Apple Pie Oatmeal and Apple Cinnamon Muffins are our favorite easy apple recipes. I also make a big batch of Instant Pot Apple Butter Sauce to enjoy throughout the year.
Why You Will Love this recipe
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
- Vegan
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, mid-day snack or dessert.
- Easy to make
- Best comfort food
- This Apple Crisp is deconstructed version of beloved Apple Pie. However, it is very forgiving recipe. So adjust per your preferences.
Ingredients
APPLES: See the note about best variety of apples to use. I used combination of Granny Smith (green) and Honey Crisp (red)
TOPPING : Coconut oil ( or butter ) Old fashioned Oats ( choose certified gluten free), Raw sugar and Almond flour
SPICES : Ground Cinnamon and nutmeg and vanilla extract
A pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice
How to make Apple Crisp in the oven?
Wash and dry apples. Peel the skin (it is optional but I like that way) Remove the core and slice them into chunky pieces about 1” in size. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and lemon juice over them. Arrange them in oven safe casserole dish in single layer.
Melt the coconut oil or butter. Mix all the other topping ingredients together. It should form a crumbly granola like mixture.
Top the crumble mixture over the cut apples. Cover the entire surface. Bake in preheated oven at 325 F for 30-40 minutes. The apples should be soft and bubbly, and topping should be golden brown. Serve warm with dollop of coconut cream or vanilla ice cream! Enjoy!!
How to Make Instant Pot Apple Crisp
Wash and dry apples. Peel the skin and remove the core and slice them into chunky pieces about 1” in size. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and lemon juice over them. Mix all the other topping ingredients in separate bowl. It should form a crumbly granola like mixture.
Melt the coconut oil or butter. Pour it in the insert and spread it around so it coats the base well. Spread the cut apples in the pot. Add ¾ cup of water.
Top the crumble mixture over the cut apples. Cover the entire surface. Do not mix. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute. ( use 3 minutes for super soft apples ) After it is done cooking and Instant Pot goes to keep warm timer, turn it off. Wait for five minutes and release the leftover pressure.
Open the lid. Your Instant pot Apple crisp is ready. Serve warm and Enjoy!!
How to Store and Reheat Apple Crisp
- Apple crumble is best enjoyed warm, right after it’s made. Store leftovers covered, in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- To reheat, use the microwave or oven. To reheat in the oven, remove it from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature.
- Reheat in the pre heated oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until warmed through. (Place tinfoil over it if it is browning too much).
- Or Microwave it for 20 seconds intervals twice.
FAQs
If you just cook this Apple Crisp in your Instant Pot, the top will not be as crispy as oven baked. But it is super easy to make it happen. After it is cooked, you can broil your Apple Crisp for a few minutes in individual serving. You can also use your air fryer to make it crispy on the top.
Any apples that will hold its shape after baking and not turn into apple sauce after baking can be used. This recipe also comes in handy to use up all those leftover apples before they go bad. I like to mix and match Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. They offer firm bite and nice combination of sweet and tart taste.
Jonathan, Pink Lady and Braeburn would also work well for this recipe. Try to avoid Gala and Red delicious variety since they get mushy and break apart easily after cooking.
Our Favorite Fall and Autumn Dinner Recipes
- Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
- Pumpkin Peanut Curry
- Vegan Mushroom Risotto
- Butternut Squash Black Bean Stew
- Vegan Cabbage Stew
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📖 Recipe
Apple Crisp Recipe ( Instant Pot and Oven )
Ingredients
- 4 apples I used Granny Smith, green and Honey Crisp (red)
- 1 cup Old Fashioned Whole Grain Oats choose certified gluten free
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ½ cup Coconut Oil or Butter choose plant based for vegan
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
How to Make Apple Crisp in the Oven
- Wash and dry apples. Peel the skin ( optional but I like that way) Remove the core and slice them into chunky pieces about 1” in size. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and lemon juice over them. Arrange them in oven safe casserole dish in single layer.
- Melt the coconut oil or butter. Mix all the other topping ingredients
together. It should form a granola like mixture. - Top the crisp mixture over the cut apples. Cover the entire surface. Bake in preheated oven at 325 F for 30-40 minutes. The apples should be soft and bubbly, and topping should be golden brown. Serve warm with dollop of coconut cream or vanilla ice cream and enjoy !
How to Make Instant Pot Apple Crisp Recipe
- Wash and dry apples. Peel the skin and remove the core and slice them into chunky pieces about 1” in size. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and lemon juice over them. Mix all the other topping ingredients in separate bowl. It should form a crumbly granola like mixture.
- Melt the coconut oil or butter. Pour it in the insert and spread it around so it coats the base well. Spread the cut apples in the pot. Add ¾ cup of water.
- Top the crumble mixture over the cut apples. Cover the entire surface. Do not mix. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute. ( use 3 minutes for super soft apples ) After it is done cooking and Instant Pot goes to keep warm timer, turn it off. Wait for five minutes and release the leftover pressure.
- Open the lid. Your Instant pot Apple crisp is ready. Serve warm and Enjoy!!
Notes
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This recipe first appeared on ProfusionCurry on September 4, 2020.
Bell Allen
Having oats in this recipe makes it not gluten free. Especially for people with coeliac. Do not claim it to be gluten free if it contains gluten.
Other than that, good recipe.
admin
We are suggesting to use certified gluten free oats.
Scarlet
I love apple crisps in the fall! Thanks for this easy recipe!