Swedish Apple Pie Recipe (The Easiest Pie You’ll Ever Make)
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This Swedish Apple Pie recipe is just as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. This crustless apple pie is full of fresh tender apples and loaded with warm cinnamon. It’s the perfect no-fuss pie for an easy dessert or the beginner baker!
This Swedish Apple Pie recipe is one of those recipes that you are going to make over and over. It’s so easy to put together because you don’t have to make or mess with a crust! That makes it easy for anyone to put together.
I’ve been wanting to bring this Swedish apple pie recipe to you for such a long time! I don’t know how Swedish it is but it’s a recipe that my mother made and one of the very first pie recipes that I made.
When I was newly married, I just loved putting meals on the table, which I knew John would love. We were compatible with my loving to cook and his loving to eat!
This recipe for Swedish apple pie was one of those recipes in my arsenal that made me feel like an accomplished baker. It is perfect for a new baker or someone who wants a no-fuss dessert.
Once you dig into this pie the last thing you’re going to complain about is that it doesn’t have a pie crust!
When it bakes it creates a sweet thick filling that surrounds cinnamon-flavored baked apples under a flaky top. Add a scoop of ice cream and it’s going to be a regular in your recipe arsenal too.
What are the best Apples to use for Swedish Apple Pie Recipe:
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.
How many apples do you need for this No-crust Swedish Apple pie?
I used 5 in this recipe. However, it’s more important to fill your pie plate than to count your apples. I used a deep-dish pie plate. 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.
Ingredients for a Swedish Apple Pie
Only 6 ingredients and none of them fancy. That makes this Swedish crustless apple pie perfect for the novice baker or me when I want a quick and easy dessert!
- Apples – I like firm tart apples in this pie. Granny Smith is my go-to for this apple pie.
- Sugar – White sugar.
- Butter – You can use salted or unsalted in this recipe. If you use unsalted, add a pinch of kosher salt. Nothing fancy here!
- Egg – I use large eggs.
- Flour – All-purpose flour works just fine.
- Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon and lots of it!
How To Make A Swedish Apple Pie
- Preheat the oven so it’s good and hot.
- Peel and slice the apples and put them into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar. Put the apple mixture in a pie plate.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Stir until the topping is creamy.
- Pour the topping over the apple mixture in the pie plate.
Pour topping over Apples-
Smooth topping
- Put the pie on a baking sheet and place it in the oven. Bake for 1 hour. The crust should be lightly golden.
- Remove the pie from the baking sheet and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
I have a bad habit of trying new recipes and neglecting our tried and true ones. Not the case with this one!
This Swedish Apple Pie has never failed to be delicious. This no-crust apple pie recipe is also a great pie to make if you are a beginner baker. There are just a few simple steps and wah-la, you have a pie!
No one needs to know how easy it is!
Tips to make the perfect pie:
- Cut your apples all about the same thickness. Keep them about 1/4 to 1/2 thick. They’ll lay in the plate more uniformly.
- This recipe calls for melting your butter and it also contains an egg. You’ll want to cool your melted butter slightly so when mixed together you don’t end up with scrambled egg!
- Double the recipe and bake it in a 9×13 pan.
If you liked this easy pie recipe, you may enjoy these recipes too. Skillet Apple Pie, Slab Apple Pie, and Apple Pie Filling recipes are a few of our favorite apple recipes.
If you want an easy and delicious pie and don’t want to mess with a crust you’re going to love this pie. It looks different every time I make it based on how the apples settle.
I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe as much as we do. Drop me a comment below, and don’t forget to give it a star rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your comments and ratings help others decide if this recipe is for them too.
Swedish Apple Pie – The easiest pie you’ll ever make!
Equipment
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 5 Granny Smith apples or enough to fill a pie plate 2/3 full
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- ⅛ tsp salt (pinch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F.
- Peel, core, and slice apples 1/4″ thick. Fill pie plate 2/3 full. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Spread over the apples in the pie plate.
- Bake for 1 hour or until crust lightly browns.
- Cover leftovers with aluminum foil and refrigerate.
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Notes
- Cut your apples all about the same thickness. Keep them about 1/4 to 1/2 thick. They’ll lay in the plate more uniformly.
- This recipe calls for melting your butter and it also contains an egg. You’ll want to cool your melted butter slightly so when mixed you don’t end up with scrambled egg!
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
As much as I like to bake, there were a few things that I really resisted trying. Pie crust was one of them and I didn’t mind using a store-bought crust.
That is until I learned to make my own! Yep, homemade pie crust is better and explained in my Pineapple Cream Meringue Tart recipe. You don’t have to worry about any of that pie with this recipe. The batter that you pour over the top seeps into the pie and leaves a lightly crunchy crust that is a delight to bite into.
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Originally released on 10/9/2018, this Swedish Apple Pie recipe has undergone updates to enhance our readers’ experience, including simple details and new images. No changes were made to the actual recipe.
My crust doesn’t look as flaky as yours. It was pretty thick when I spread it on my apples.I did nd have white sugar so I used brown sugar . Is that why my crust is thick? It still looks good an smells great!
My crust isn’t overly thick? What size of pie plate did you use? The topping on this crust does thicken the filling too. I wouldn’t think you using brown sugar would cause the pie to be a lot thicker? See if you can spread it out a little more and I hope it tasted amazing.
What size pie plate should it be?
I think most of the time I use a 9″ pie plate.
I used a 9” and it cooked over and I had “tons” of grease on the floor of my oven and filled the house with smoke. I purchased a deep dish pie plate. The pie is amazing and everyone loved it!!!!!!
Wow, Judy, your pan must have been full. I cook my pies over a baking sheet because they like to cook over on me too. My sister actually doubles this recipe and cooks it in a 9×13 pan. So glad you enjoyed it!
My crust looked to thick to spread so I just warmed it a little,, 20 or 30 sec in the microwave softens it enoug to spread easier. My daughter is not fond of regular pie crust so this recipe is perfect for her.
Thank you! We love this easy pie.
Tastes awesome
Thank you!
Is this like a cobbler?
No it’s a pie, Karen. A self-crusting pie which is perfect for the non-fussy baker.
I brought this pie to our neighborhood dessert Christmas party last night. The only downside was that it was SO GOOD that I didn’t have any to bring home. Everyone loved it and I’ve sent everyone to your website to get the recipe…. because anyone who had a piece of it asked for the recipe!
Thank you, Michele! This one is a family favorite of ours too!
Is there any way to make this with a gluten free flour? Will it work? Sounds delicious!
I haven’t tried it, Susan but I think gluten-free flour would work. Give it a try and let me know.
I have used the gluten free flour that replaces wheat flour one to one. It works fine. I also add nutmeg. I will be making this for Thanksgiving this year by doubling it and cooking it in a 9”x13” baking dish.
Thanks Jenney! I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving!
I have been making this for years. It is a family favorite. I use a variety of apples and add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the crust.
That sounds amazing Chris! Thanks for stopping by and I’ll definitely be trying that.
I also add walnuts to mine I just mix it in the batter. So good and easy to make
That sounds amazing!
very good. easy recipe. I used GALA apples, as I am not fond of Granny Smiths
Thank you Nancy! I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
Does anyone know how long can you store in Refrigerator.
I would say 3 days. After that the juice from the fruit will make the pie soggy.
Very easy for an old bachelor like me!
My Mum made it with either a thin layer of raspberry or blackcurrent jam above (or below) the apple…
Thank you, Mike! The berry jam is unique and would definitely add another flavor element!
Hi Julie.I made the apple pie today, and WOW it is absolutely delicious!!! Definitely a keeper!Regards, Erika xxxxx
Thank you so much for letting me know Erika! I’m glad that you liked it. It’s an old recipe that I’ve made a lot!
Who has tried making the pie ? People are putting five stars but only saying they have to try it..
I’ve tried it Dottie and will guarantee it’s easy and delicious. As far as the other commenters, I hope they’ll try it too.
I made this pie and added walnuts to it.I have been making it for years . Always have apples around ,company coming you can put it together in a minute
Totally agree Jean! Thank you!
What a cool recipe! I have not seen a pie quite like this before. I can’t wait to try it myself! I was wondering if you had ever tried making it with any other fruits besides apples and how that turned out. Thanks!
I haven’t made it with other fruit yet because I just love this version but I’ll have to give that a try. I would definitely think a firmer pear would work too.
I’ve made it with cherry pie filling and blueberry pie filling. It’s even easier because you don’t have apples to peel! Just dump the pie filling into the pie plate and sprinkle with some cinnamon. Then I add the topping. Yum!
Thank you for sharing, Kathy! Great ideas.
Delicious! As promised, very easy to make! Only thing I did differently was adding about half teaspoon of cardamom into the topping ingredient. Yum!
Thank you, Shelly! Adding cardamon is definitely a great variation! Thanks for letting me know and commenting so we can all see this variation too.
Sounds really good!
Thank you sweet Lynz!
Most welcome
Isn’t it funny how some of our favorite recipes get forget over the years as we decide to try something new. I’m glad you shared this delicious looking and easy to prepare recipe with us.
That is so true Karen. I can make them old recipes and they are just as good today.
This looks so delicious and the ultimate comfort food!
Thank you, Jennifer! We did our best to polish it off all by ourselves.
This looks like the perfect apple pie! I want a slice!
Thank you, Madi! So easy too!
My sisters are coming for a “Fall” weekend visit – wine and pizza party at my favorite Italian store/restaurant and a cider mill. One of them requested my apple pie – wish I could surprise them and make your crustless pie but that would not go over too good.
That sounds like a lot of fun Judi! I totally understand that those sisters can have their expectations. Enjoy your wine and pizza. That’s a winner in my book.
I love a good crust, but this looks so good I know I wont even miss it. The fact that its a family recipe makes it even more special– those always are the best recipes!
Thank you, Michelle! It’s so easy that it should maybe called an apple cheat pie.
Hello!
My mother made this pie often while I grew up! Her recipe had no egg and called for brown sugar. It definitely makes its own “crust” as it bakes…right? So decadent with a little 1/2 & 1/2 drizzled over the top. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pam in California
Thanks for stopping by Pam! Your mother’s pie sounds delicious and under a little cream would indeed be amazing!
Homemade pie is the best and I’m not a big fan of the crust, so this is perfect for me!
Thank you! This as such an easy pie to put together too!
The crispy texture of the crust on top looks so delicious! I’ve never heard of this pie before but I can’t wait to try!
Thank you! I’ve never seen it anywhere else and it was a favorite of ours growing up.
I haven’t made a pie in forever. This sounds delicious and I know we’d all love it!
Thank you Debra! So easy too!
This looks good! Perfect for fall. Now I just have to decide if I want to serve it with vanilla ice cream or cheddar cheese.
Thank you! Ice cream is definitely my vote!
I haven’t tried Swedish Apple Pie before. This is going to be so much fun to bake and eat. Looks so delicious.
Thank you Rini! It’s so easy to put together and yummy to eat.
Yum! This pie looks so good and I love that it’s so easy to make! 🙂
Me too! Than you Nancy!
Julie, this does look absolutely scrumptious! I”m pinning it for later. 🙂
Mollie
Thank you Mollie! I hope you like it as much as we do!
Just the other day I was thinking of this Julie – an apple pie that has no crust, but I couldn’t for the life of me come up with anything…. I wonder how it would taste if I substituted almond meal? Definitely one I will be trying with the apple season in full swing. I hope you are doing well sweet friend.
Hi there Loretta! I’d love for you to fill me in on how the almond meal works. It sounds delicious! I am definitely feeling the apple season and even though I eat them all year round they taste so good now. Thank you for stopping by with the shout out my lovely friend!