Rustic Swedish Apple Delight
This delightful 'no-crust' Swedish Apple Pie is a treasured family recipe that has graced our holiday tables for generations. Bursting with the natural sweetness of juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and a buttery topping, it captures the essence of comfort food. Serve it warm, drizzled with a little caramel sauce or topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Perfect for gatherings, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home as it has in ours.
8
Servings
300
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
medium apples
4-5 (peeled, cored, and sliced)
sugar
1 1/4 cups (divided (1/4 cup for sprinkling, 1 cup for batter))
cinnamon
3 teaspoons
butter or margarine
3/4 cup (melted)
flour
1 cup
egg
1 (beaten)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a pie pan, fill it about 3/4 full with the peeled, cored, and sliced apples, spread them evenly.
3
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of sugar and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon until well combined.
4
Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the sliced apples to enhance their flavor.
5
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and then remove from heat.
6
Stir in the remaining 1 cup of sugar, flour, and the beaten egg until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
7
Pour this batter evenly over the apples in the pie pan, ensuring the apples are covered.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9
Allow to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy it warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
45g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rustic Swedish Apple Delight?
It is a traditional 'no-crust' Swedish Apple Pie featuring juicy apples, cinnamon, and a buttery topping.
How many apples are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 4 to 5 medium-sized apples.
Do I need to peel the apples?
Yes, the apples should be peeled, cored, and sliced before being placed in the pie pan.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.
Does this pie have a traditional crust?
No, this is a 'no-crust' style pie where a batter is poured over the apples to create a topping.
How long does the Rustic Swedish Apple Delight take to bake?
It takes approximately 45 minutes to bake until the top is golden brown.
What are the main ingredients?
The six ingredients are medium apples, sugar, cinnamon, butter or margarine, flour, and an egg.
How much cinnamon is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 3 teaspoons of cinnamon mixed with sugar for the topping.
How much butter is needed?
You will need 3/4 cup of butter or margarine, which should be melted.
How much sugar is required in total?
A total of 1 1/4 cups of sugar is used, divided into 1/4 cup for the apples and 1 cup for the batter.
Is an egg necessary for the batter?
Yes, one beaten egg is added to the batter mixture.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 300 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 15 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving contains 45 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content of this dessert?
Each serving provides about 2.5 grams of protein.
How should I serve the Swedish Apple Delight?
It is best served warm, potentially drizzled with caramel sauce or topped with vanilla ice cream.
How full should I fill the pie pan with apples?
You should fill the pie pan about 3/4 full with the sliced apples.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for the use of either butter or margarine.
Is the batter poured over the apples or mixed in?
The batter is poured evenly over the apples in the pie pan, ensuring they are covered.
Does the recipe use all-purpose flour?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of flour, typically all-purpose for this type of rustic pie.
What is the first step of the preparation?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How do I know when the pie is done?
The pie is done when the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Is this a family recipe?
Yes, it is described as a treasured family recipe that has been used for generations.
What category of food does this fall into?
This recipe falls under the Pie category.
Should the cinnamon-sugar mixture be mixed with the apples?
It should be evenly sprinkled over the sliced apples before the batter is added.
Can I serve this at room temperature?
Yes, it can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Is the egg beaten before adding to the batter?
Yes, the egg should be beaten before being stirred into the sugar, flour, and butter mixture.
What makes this pie 'rustic'?
Its rustic nature comes from the 'no-crust' preparation and the simple, hand-sliced fruit assembly.
Is there any sodium or cholesterol information provided?
No, sodium and cholesterol levels were not specified in this nutritional breakdown.