Get ready for Instant Pot Peach Crisp – the quickest way to peachy perfection! Juicy peaches under a golden, cinnamon oat topping, all thanks to your Instant Pot. Try this easy peach crisp recipe, you're family will thank you for it.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Sweet and Satisfying: This Peach Crisp offers a delightful blend of sweet, juicy peaches.
- Effortless Dessert: Instant Pot makes this warm dessert a breeze to prepare.
- Versatile Toppings: Serve with Ube Ice Cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
📋 Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches: Ripe peaches are the star ingredient, providing a sweet, slightly tart flavor and a juicy texture.
- Cinnamon: Adds a warm, spicy note that complements the sweetness of the peaches perfectly.
- Brown Sugar: Enhances the natural sweetness of the peaches, while adding a hint of molasses flavor.
- Water: Creates the necessary steam in the Instant Pot for cooking the peach crisp.
- Butter or Margarine: Adds richness to the oat topping and helps it turn golden and crisp.
- Rolled Oats: Provide a hearty, chewy contrast to the soft peaches, absorbing some of the juice and flavor.
- Flour: Helps thicken the peach juices into a syrupy consistency, binding the crisp together.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness of the other ingredients, bringing out their flavors more fully.
- Your Instant Pot: The key tool in this recipe, it makes quick and easy work of cooking the peach crisp, retaining the fruit's flavor and creating a delightful contrast between the soft peaches and the crunchy topping.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Add Citrus: For a tangy addition add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the peach mixture.
- More Fruit: Add some pears or apple to make this into a peach pear or peach apple crisp dessert.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Peach Crisp
- Step 1: Chop your peaches into small squares and add them to your Instant Pot. Add cinnamon, brown sugar, and water to the bowl of the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Spread the oat mixture over the top of the peaches in the Instant Pot. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- Step 4: When finished cooking, do a quick release and remove the lid. Keep the Instant Pot on and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it begins to thicken.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Peach Filling: We love to use fresh peaches for this peach crisp recipe however if you want to use frozen peaches or canned peaches that can also work for this peach mixture.
- Crisp Filling: If you wish to make your topping more crispy, use your Instant pot air fryer lid, add a little brown sugar to the top if the dessert and crisp until golden brown. Alternatively you can pop this delicious peach crisp under the broiler for 10 minutes.
💭 FAQs
One thing you need to know before you start this recipe is that it is not a peach cobbler recipe. I know these two words can get mingled together, but peach cobbler and peach crisp are two different things. Here’s the difference!
Cobbler: A cobbler is a fruit dessert with a thick dropped biscuit or pie dough topping. It is believed that the name came from the biscuit topping’s resemblance to cobblestones.
Crisp: A crisp is a fruit dessert with a crisp and crunchy layer of ingredients as the topping. This could include sugar, butter, oats, nuts, and Basically, one is crispy and one is not. This Instant Pot peach crisp is crispy.
Refrigerate leftover peach crisp promptly in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days.
Yes, frozen peaches can be used in this recipe. However, since they are already softened, you might consider reducing the cooking time slightly to prevent them from becoming too mushy. Additionally, ensure that the peaches are evenly distributed in the Instant Pot for consistent cooking.
While the Instant Pot cooks the peach filling, it doesn't crisp the topping. To achieve a crispy texture without using the oven, you can use a CrispLid attachment if you have one. Alternatively, cooking the topping separately in a skillet until golden brown and then sprinkling it over the peaches after pressure cooking can also provide a delightful crunch.
Absolutely! To make the peach crisp gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or another gluten-free flour alternative. Additionally, ensure that the oats used are certified gluten-free. These adjustments will make the dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Serving Suggestions
Wondering what to serve with peach crisp? Try these options:
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the warm peach crisp topping.
- Whipped Cream: Light and airy, a dollop of whipped cream adds a delightful touch to each spoonful.
- Greek Yogurt: Opt for a tangy twist, Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a hint of acidity.
- Lemon Zest: Grate some lemon zest over the top to add a citrusy zing to the peachy goodness.
Your savory dessert dish doesn't have to be dull or bland - not with this recipe! Use this Instant Pot peach crisp casserole for your next family gathering and watch them swarm it!
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Instant Pot Peach Crisp Dessert
Ingredients
- 6 Peached cut into bite-size chunks
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Margarine melted
- ¾ cup Rolled Oats
- ¼ cup Flour
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Chop your peaches into small squares and add to your instant pot. Add cinnamon, brown sugar, and water in the bowl of the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Spread the oat mixture over the top of the peaches.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- When finished cooking, do a quick release and remove the lid. Keep the Instant Pot on and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it begins to thicken.
Notes
- Peach Filling: We love to use fresh peaches for this peach crisp recipe however if you want to use frozen peaches or canned peaches that can also work for this peach mixture.
- Crisp Filling: If you wish to make your topping more crispy, use your Instant pot air fryer lid, add a little brown sugar to the top if the dessert and crisp until golden brown. Alternatively you can pop this delicious peach crisp under the broiler for 10 minutes.
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Don’t add salt. Super easy recipe, thanks.
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Would frozen peaches work, or would they get mushy?