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.
Wonderful recipe!
Thank you Margret! I’m serving it for the holiday this year.
Making three for Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. Can you make ahead and how do you store the pie?
Hi Alexanne! You can make this pie ahead of time and just put it in the refrigerator after it’s completely cooled and covered with aluminum foil.
This was very easy and delicious. It’s almost like a cobbler.
Thank you, Rachel! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
can I use sheet pan for pie 25 peoples
I’ve doubled it and made it in a 9×13 sized pan. Instead of a baking sheet, a 10×15 lasagna pan would work. I would just fill it with enough apples to cover the bottom and make enough topping to cover the apples, perhaps 2.5? The recipe card can help you with the volume you’ll need. I hope you’ll stop by and let me know what you did and how it turned out.
@Julie Menghini, For a 9×13 pan did you have to cook it longer?
No, it didn’t require any additional time because it was the same thickness as if I’d baked it in the pie plate.
This Swedish apple pie was absolutely delicious and so easy to put together. It’s going to be my new go to recipe!! I’m anxious to try it with peaches and blackberries. My husband said it was my best dessert ever!! My 3 year old granddaughter liked it too.
Thank you, Katy! It’s my go too as well. I’ve made it with peaches but recommend that you use fresh or drain them thoroughly. I’ve never made this with berries and I hope you’ll let me know how it goes if you do. Did you see where you can double it and put it in a 9×13 pan? That should make your hubby extra happy! It does mine.
Would bramley apples work? I’ve just been given some and this recipe looks good.
Hi Ann, I’ve never used bramley apples but I’ve read that they’re great for cooking and baking.
It was so easy to make and was gone within a couple of hours. It was so good!
Thank you, Karen! It’s one of my favorite pies to make and eat too!
Love this easy pie!
Thank you, Mike! It’s one of my favorite pies to make and eat.
I made this and it is delicious! I used Gala apples. I’m not a “crust” person so it was perfect for me.
Thank you, Debbie! It’s one of my favorite recipes to make.
Sounds delicious, I’m going to try it this week. We love Dutch Apple Pie too, so would it be possible to add the crumble topping to this pie?
You can do that Connie! It would be delicious.
Has anyone tried this recipe with pears? If yes, what spices did you use? Thank you.
I haven’t made it with pears but have with peaches. I’d use cinnamon and maybe nutmeg. I’d also perhaps substitute some of the white sugar with brown sugar. Use the same ratios. If you give it a try, Erena, stop back and let us know how it goes.
I used frozen apple slices and cooked for an hour. Before taking out of the oven the apples we’re soft & no batter on the fork when I checked it. However, when we went to eat it a few hours later & warmed up the centre looked uncooked, it was gooey. Should I cook longer? Is the culprit the frozen apples? Or is it bc I warmed it up? We are the outside and it was delicious
I’ve never used frozen apples, Tamie but believe that they didn’t cook evenly. Not sure why you didn’t have any top crust either. Warming it wouldn’t remove the top.
@Tamie, hi. It because of the frozen apples it create more moisture
I’ve been making this pie for over 40 years and it always gets positive feedback In the summer I change out the apples to fresh peaches or blueberries…Such an easy and yummy pie!!!!Enjoy All!!
It’s definitely a keeper, Pati and glad to hear it’s been in your family for years too. I love your switch outs for the seasons.
This was scrumptiously delicious! It was a win for our Thanksgiving dinner this year! (We celebrate it in October here in Canada.) Sure was a nice change from our usual Pumpkin Pie! P.S. I have another one baking as I write this! Yum!
Thank you so much, Linda! It’s so easy and delicious. And, the one I probably make the most.
Do you grease the pie plate?
No I don’t. Great question! Thank you.
Loved it!!! Not too sweet. Perfect apple/crust ratio. Thank you for a winner recipe
Thank you for stopping back and letting me know you enjoyed it! It’s one of our go-to recipes and turns out every time.
This apple pie is so easy and we loved it. I used 1/2 cup coconut oil instead of butter, added some blackberries and I always cut sugar amounts. I baked it in my cast iron pan for an hour at 350. Yum!
Wow, Gloria, I love your exchanges and so glad you enjoyed this easy apple pie!
I used a gluten free flour blend and it was delicious! The batter could have used a few more tablespoons of some liquid, but since I loved it who cares what the non-GF people say!
I will try it with other fruits as well.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing Lori! I’ve made this in individual bowls with fresh peaches and we loved it. Still working on a bigger serving recipe however.
Can I use any kind of apples. I have a drawer. Full if aples in my fridge. Need to use them. Thank. You. Shirley.
I’d choose a firmer apple for baking, Shirley. Soft apples such as Delicious tend to be mushy. Hope that helps!
This comment comes from a woman with 50 years of baking experience and this recipe was the easiest pie to make. Delicious too. Thank you!
Thank you, Sally! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind comment!
Keeper!! My husband ate half the pie!!!!! In addition to cinnamon on apples I added pumpkin pie spice to batter. This was to eady ! I used honey crisp and they were divine in this!!!
Thank you, Jill! I love using Honey Crisp too.
The Swedish pie was very good. I also added cardamom because it can’t be Swedish without cardamom. My Granny Smith apples were still crunchy also after 50 minutes. I would probably pre-cook them.
Loved your Swedish Apple pie. I have made it twice. Plan to make it again. Was wondering if you can prepare the apples day before adding crust and baking?
Thank you for your recipes they are great!
Great question, Bette! You can. I’d add a couple of teaspoons of lemon juice to keep them from turning brown and put them in an airtight container.
Could you use fresh blueberries instead
Yes! One of my readers makes it with blueberries.