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Homemade Swedish apple pie in a white pie dish with a golden crust, sliced apples, and warm apple filling visible from a cut section.

Best Swedish Apple Pie for an Easy Dessert - Simple, Cozy, and Delicious

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Scandinavian, Swedish
Servings 8 Slices

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for tossing with apples)
  • 1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cardamom for a classic Scandinavian note
  • To serve: Vanilla ice cream, lightly sweetened whipped cream, or vanilla sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan and oven. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch pie dish or similar baking dish.
  • Slice the apples. Peel, core, and slice the apples about 1/4-inch thick. You want even slices so they cook at the same pace.
  • Season the fruit. In a bowl, toss the apples with 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. If using cardamom, add it here. Spread the apples evenly in the prepared dish.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients. Pour in the melted butter, add the egg and vanilla, and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms. It will be scoopable rather than pourable.
  • Top the apples. Dollop the batter over the apples, then use a spatula or back of a spoon to gently spread it. It doesn’t need to be perfect; it will even out in the oven.
  • Bake. Place the dish on the middle rack and bake for 35–45 minutes, until the top is deep golden and crisp, and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. A few darker golden spots are fine.
  • Rest and serve. Let it cool for at least 10–15 minutes so the juices settle. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of vanilla sauce.