This amazing Apple Blueberry Crumble recipe is the perfect combination of sweet apples, tart blueberries, and a golden oat cookie topping - all cooked to perfection in your trusty Instant Pot.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This easy-to-make crumble is jam packed with apple slices and juicy blueberries, and the best part is that it's made in the your Instant Pot.
Making this Instant Pot Apple Blueberry Crumble Takes about 30 minutes to make, start to finish. With just a few simple steps, you can create an amazing, restaurant-quality dessert in that your family will request seconds helpings of!
It's a great last minute dessert to whip up when you have unexpected guests or need a fast dessert.
- Quick and easy to make, so you can have a delicious dessert on the table in no time.
- Made with fresh ingredients. You can add different fruits, nuts, or spices to the filling, or you can make a different type of topping.
- Perfect for any occasion. This apple and blueberry crumble is great for a casual weeknight dessert, or it can be dressed up for a special occasion.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Apple & Blueberry Crumble Ingredients
- How to Make Apple Blueberry Crumble In the Instant Pot
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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Apple & Blueberry Crumble Ingredients
This Instant Pot Apple Blueberry Crumble is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it! Just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the Instant Pot, and you'll have an old fashioned dessert that everyone will love.
Oat Crumble Topping
- Flour - Regular all purpose flour.
- Oats - Old fashioned oats, not quick oats.
- Brown sugar - Light or dark.
- Cinnamon - Ceylon cinnamon is true cinnamon, and better for baking that inexpensive Saigon cinnamon (which is really Cassia).
- Salt
- Butter - unsalted butter, cut into pieces.
Apple Blueberry Crumble Filling
- Granny Smith Apples - Or any other tart apples, chopped or sliced.
- Blueberries
- Butter
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Brown sugar - Light or dark.
- Cinnamon - Again, Ceylon cinnamon is better in baked goods than Saigon cinnamon. Ceylon is true cinnamon, and it's sweeter.
- Salt
- Water
- Water for Instant Pot processing - This goes in the bottom of the Instant pot insert pot, not in the recipe itself.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Apple Blueberry Crumble In the Instant Pot
Not only is this apple & blueberry crumble packed with fruity goodness, but it’s also incredibly easy to make.
PRO TIP: To keep the top crumble crunchier, lay a piece of parchment paper over the top of the crumble so no condensation stem drips on the oat crumble topping..
Mix The Crumble Topping
- Add the flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter into a small bowl.
- Using a fork or pastry cutter, combine the ingredients until you have a coarse crumble texture.
Mix Up Apple & Blueberry Crumble Filling
- Spray a small, round baking dish that will fit inside the Instant Pot linger with non stick cooking spray. You'll need a round casserole dish that is about 6 to 7" diameter.
- Add the chopped or sliced apples to a medium mixing bowl and mix in the butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Toss ingredients to combine so the apples are coated. Add the blueberries and gently mix them in.
Top with Crumble Topping
PRO TIP: You can also use an Instant Pot sized springform pan (7" diameter) if you don't have a small round casserole dish that fits.
- Transfer the bowl of apple blueberry crumble filling to the small round casserole dish and add the ½ cup water over the fruit.
- Sprinkle the top with the oat crumble topping.
- Pour the 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot itself, and place the casserole of apple blueberry crumble in a trivet that has lift out handles.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to SEAL and cook settings to Manual for 2 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure, then the 2 minutes will count down for the cook time.
PRO TIP: Before placing the Instant Pot lid on, lay a piece of parchment paper over the crumble. This will prevent any water condensation from dripping on the crumble topping.
Release Vent, Lift Out, and Serve
- Once the cook timer beeps, do a manual release of the steam, taking care to stay out of the steam path.
PRO TIP: For a crispier oat crumble topping, place the apple blueberry crumble under broiler on medium for about 3 to 4 minutes, or use the air fryer lid to brown the crumble topping if your Instant Pot has one.
Serving Suggestions
This Instant Pot apple blueberry crumble Takes about 30 minutes to make, start to finish. It's a great last minute dessert to whip up when you have unexpected guests or need a fast dessert.
Apple blueberry crumble is a perfect recipe for fall and winter, when apples are in season. But it's also a great dessert to enjoy year-round. Serve warm, topped with ice-cream for an extra special treat!
Some great additions to this blueberry and apple crumble are:
- No Churn Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream
- Stabilized Whip Cream
- Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter
- Birthday Cake Funfetti Ice Cream
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations using this Instant Pot apple blueberry crumble recipe as a base:
- Instead of the cinnamon, try our Apple Pie Blend, or Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend.
- Substitute rhubarb for the blueberries, for a more tart crumble.
- If you don't like oats in your crumble, replace them with ¼ additional flour.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Instant Pot apple blueberry crumble.
- Instant Pot, 6 qt
- Corning French small round casserole, 16 oz size
- CorningWare French White set
- Instant Pot cooking accessories, includes 6 - 7" springform pan.
- Round Parchment Paper
Storage and Reheating
- Apple blueberry crumble can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze the crumble, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat the crumble, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. Then, reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 350
Tips for Success
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the topping for extra flavor.
- If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this crumble in a traditional oven. Just preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen fruit in this recipe. Just thaw the fruit first before mixing crumble filling and cooking in the Instant Pot.
Yes, you can make this recipe in a traditional oven. Just preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Yes, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Instant Pot Apple Blueberry Crumble
Equipment
- CorningWare French White small round casserole 6½ diameter, 16 oz
- Instant Pot Accessories Includes springform pan
Ingredients
Oat Crumble Topping
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup oats old fashioned oats
- ½ cup Brown sugar Light or dark
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon - is true cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon
- ⅙ teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoon Butter unsalted butter, cut into pieces.
Apple Blueberry Crumble Filling
- 2 large Granny Smith Apples chopped or sliced, about 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon Butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon Brown sugar dark or light
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Blueberries
- ½ cup Water for crumble
For Instant Pot Processing
- 1 cup Water for Instant Pot processing
Instructions
Make Oat Crumble Topping
- Add the flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter into a small bowl.¼ cup flour, ¼ cup oats, ½ cup Brown sugar, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon - is true cinnamon, ⅙ teaspoon Salt, 3 tablespoon Butter
- Using a fork or pastry cutter, combine the ingredients until you have a coarse crumble texture.
Prepare Apple Blueberry Filling
- Spray a small, round baking dish that will fit inside the Instant Pot linger with non stick cooking spray. You'll need a round casserole dish that is about 6 to 7" diameter.
- Add the chopped or sliced apples to a medium mixing bowl and mix in the butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.2 large Granny Smith Apples, 1 tablespoon Butter, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract, 3 tablespoon Brown sugar, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- Toss ingredients to combine so the apples are coated. Add the blueberries and gently mix them in.1 cup Blueberries
- Transfer the bowl of apple blueberry crumble filling to the small round casserole dish and add the ½ cup water over the fruit.PRO TIP: You can also use an Instant Pot sized springform pan (7" diameter) if you don't have a small round casserole dish that fits.½ cup Water
Instant Pot Processing
- Sprinkle the top with the oat crumble topping.
- Pour the 1 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot itself, and place the casserole of apple blueberry crumble in a trivet that has lift out handles.1 cup Water
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to SEAL and cook settings to Manual for 2 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure, then the 2 minutes will count down for the cook time.
- Once the cook timer beeps, do a manual release of the steam, taking care to stay out of the steam path.PRO TIP: For a crispier oat crumble topping, place the apple blueberry crumble under broiler on medium for about 3 to 4 minutes, or use the air fryer lid to brown the crumble topping if your Instant Pot has one.
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