Swedish Apple Pie
This simple pie uses a cakelike topping instead of crust for an easy fall dessert.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced, peeled apples
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided use
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch pie plate or cake pan.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom and sprinkle over the sliced apples. Toss together until evenly coated, then spread the apples into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder, then stir into butter mixture. Batter will be somewhat thick.
- Spoon batter over apples and spread as best you can to cover all areas.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.
