Imagine sinking your fork into a warm, golden-brown dessert that combines the perfect balance of tender, spiced apples and a crunchy, buttery topping - all without spending hours in the kitchen! This Crispy Pressure Cooker Apple Crisp is about to revolutionize your dessert game, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Whether you're a busy home cook or a dessert enthusiast looking for a quick and delicious treat, this recipe will have you falling in love with apple crisp all over again.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing, peeling, and slicing them into uniform 1/4-inch thick pieces. Ensure all apple slices are roughly similar in size for even cooking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, oats, flour, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly to create the crisp topping.
- Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until the ingredients are well-coated and form a crumbly texture. Set aside.
- Grease the interior of your pressure cooker's inner pot with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the sliced apples evenly in the pressure cooker, creating a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumb topping evenly over the apple slices, ensuring complete coverage.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes, ensuring the valve is in the sealed position.
- Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and let the apple crisp cool for 5-10 minutes to allow the topping to set and become crispy.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Tips
- Apple Selection: Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor. These varieties hold their shape well during cooking and provide a nice balance to the sweet topping.
- Even Slicing: Take your time to slice apples uniformly (about 1/4-inch thick). This ensures even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Topping Texture: The key to a perfect crisp is in the topping. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly and add melted butter gradually to achieve a crumbly, not wet, consistency.
- Prevent Burning: Greasing the pressure cooker pot is crucial to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Natural Release: Allow a 5-minute natural pressure release before the quick release. This helps the dessert set and prevents it from becoming too mushy.
- Serving Suggestion: For an extra indulgent touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Make Ahead: This dessert can be prepared in advance and quickly reheated in the microwave or pressure cooker for a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
