How to Make Swedish Apple Pie - Simple, Rustic & Delicious

 

 

Swedish apple pie is a simple, crustless apple dessert where sliced apples are topped with a buttery, nutty, batter that bakes into a crisp, golden topping. It has all the flavor of a traditional apple pie but comes together quickly without rolling pastry, making it an easy option for weeknights or last‑minute guests. 

The recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and creates a warm, comforting dessert that’s perfect with ice cream or whipped cream. If you enjoy fuss‑free apple desserts with plenty of cozy flavor, this Swedish apple pie is a delicious option!!

 

Leave it to the Swedes to come up with something which is totally streamlined and totally tasty.  That is their hallmark in design and clearly with cooking also!

 

The batter is simply melted butter, sugar, an egg and flour.  It shouldn't work, but it does . . .  amazingly!  

The apples are sweet and soft, without being overly so.  You will want them to be a bit tart because there is plenty of sweetness in that crisp and buttery batter topping.  Add to that the pleasure of toasted crunchy walnuts and you have a combination made in heaven. 

 

 This was so simple and quick to put together.  You just slice the apples and dump them into the pie tin, sprinkle them with a little bit of sugar and cinnamon and then pour the batter over top and bake.

A day later and I cannot walk by this without wanting to dig in and have just a smidgen more. It is one of the  MOST delicious apple desserts I have ever baked.  Seriously.  Talk about Hygge.  Comfort. Prepare to fall in love.

 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

TO MAKE

SWEDISH APPLE PIE

There is nothing out of the ordinary here. Pretty simple and uncomplicated.

• 6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 TBS sugar
• 1 tsp apple pie spice (see notes)
• 3/4 cup (170g) of butter, melted
• 1 cup (190g) sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup (125g) plain all-purpose flour
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted walnuts
• Vanilla ice cream to serve (optional)

 

I used Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape well and have a lovely tart flavor. See below for some other apple suggestions.

I use Kirkland organic granulated sugar. If you are in the U.K. use caster sugar, white or golden. (Caster sugar is a finer grain of sugar. Granulated sugar in the U.K. is far too coarse to use in a dessert like this and is preferred for baking with.)

I give a mix that you can use for Apple Pie Spice in the recipe notes if that is not something which is readily available to you.

DO NOT USE SELF RAISING FLOUR! It is not appropriate for this recipe.

Using toasted nuts will give you the best flavor. You can do this in either of two ways. One, you can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Simply place in the skillet and cook, stirring them occasionally, until they are toasted. Two, you can spread them on a baking sheet and place into an oven which is heated to 375*F/190*C.  Spread them out evenly for even toasting and keep an eye on them so that they don't burn. It will take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.

 

 

WHAT ARE THE BEST KINDS OF APPLES TO USE

There are several varieties of apples that will work but also, several that will not. You want an apple that will keep its shape without becoming mushy when baked. I’ve found a tart apple like the Granny Smith works in so many baking recipes. If you want something a little sweeter, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, and Winesap apples are good choices. Do not use an apple that will disintegrate on cooking or your filling will be mush.

HOW MANY APPLES ARE NEEDED

FOR THIS SWEDISH APPLE PIE?

 I used six apples in this recipe. The main criteria is, however, to fill your pie dish, rather than count the number of apples.  Your pie plate may not be as deep, or your apples may be larger or smaller. Your fruit will bake down so you’ll want to fill your plate 3/4 full regardless of how many apples it takes.

 

HOW TO MAKE

SWEDISH APPLE PIE 

Nothing could be easier than this very simple throw together apple dessert. Prepare to be amazed!

1. Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4.
2. Butter a 9-inch deep fill pie dish. (You want a dish at least 2-inches in depth. Do not skip the buttering of it.)
3. Prepare your apples and put them into the buttered dish. Sprinkle with the 1 TBS sugar and then the cinnamon. (Cut all your apples 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. If you like you can mix the sugar and cinnamon together before sprinkling them over top of the apples.)
4. Whisk together the butter, remaining sugar, egg, flour, and salt until smooth. (I use a wire whisk to do this. It works a charm.)
5. Stir in the nuts and then pour this over top of the apples to cover. (You can also sprinkle the nuts over top of the apples for more even distribution before pouring over the custard mix.)
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until set and golden brown.
7. Allow to cool until just warm before serving. Cut into wedges to serve.
8. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

 

HINTS AND TIPS TO MAKE THE PERFECT PIE

• Read through the recipe several times before beginning to help familiarize you with any ingredients or equipment needed.
• Assemble all of the ingredients before you begin. This way you won't leave anything out by accident! 
• Slice your apples to a uniform thickness, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. They'll lay out in the pie plate better.
• Cool your butter for the filling slightly before mixing with everything else to help prevent your egg from scrambling.
• You can double this recipe and bake it in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish on those occasions when you are feeding a crowd or wanting to take a tasty dessert to a pot luck supper!

 

A FEW OTHER APPLE DESSERTS

YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY

Apple desserts are real favorites here in my home. Here are a few others that we enjoy! 

OATY APPLE CRUMBLE - When it comes to an apple dessert you can't get much better than an apple crumble. I like the ones with the Oats in the crumble most of all. This is an amazingly delicious apple crumble. With its crisp oaty topping and cinnamon apple filling, this crumble is everything a good apple crumble should be. For some reason they seem more wholesome, and almost healthier.

CARAMEL APPLE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING - A tasty apple cake pudding that makes its own sauce and it blows those pudding cakes from my childhood right out of the water. What you have here is a lush maple flavored sauce, topped with a maple and apple cake that is just loaded with chunks of sweet/tart Granny Smith apples. Fabulous served warm and spooned into bowls with some ice cream, cream or lashings of custard on top.

 

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Yield: Serves 6

Author: Marie Rayner

Swedish Apple Pie

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

This is simple to make and incredibly delicious. Serve warm, cut into wedges along with some vanilla ice cream on top for a fabulous dessert that will please everyone!

Ingredients

• 6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 TBS sugar
• 1 tsp apple pie spice (see notes)
• 3/4 cup (170g) of butter, melted
• 1 cup (190g) sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup (125g) plain all-purpose flour
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted walnuts
• Vanilla ice cream to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4.
2. Butter a 9-inch deep fill pie dish.
3. Prepare your apples and put them into the buttered dish. Sprinkle with the 1 TBS sugar and then the cinnamon.
4. Whisk together the butter, remaining sugar, egg, flour, and salt until smooth.
5. Stir in the nuts and then pour this over top of the apples to cover.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until set and golden brown.
7. Allow to cool until just warm before serving. Cut into wedges to serve.
8. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Notes

Make Your Own Apple Pie Spice: Mix together 1/4 cup ground cinnamon, 1 TBS ground allspice, 2 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom. Store in an airtight container out of the light for up to 6 months.  

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