Scandinavian Apple Pie
4 servings
80 minutes
Scandinavian apple pie is a refined blend of simplicity and rich flavors. Originating from northern countries, it embodies the traditions of cozy home baking where apples hold a special place. Tender slices of apple are tightly arranged in the base and soaked with a hint of lemon juice to enhance their natural sweetness. The fragrant dough enriched with butter, vanilla sugar, and almonds transforms into an airy crust that crunches with every bite. This pie is served warm with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee, enjoying its rich taste and warming atmosphere. Its versatility makes it perfect for both cozy family evenings and festive tables.
1
Peel the apples and slice them thinly.
- Apple: 5 piece
2
Line a 18 cm mold with baking paper.
3
Arrange the apple slices tightly next to each other.
4
Gently press the apple layer with your palm.
5
Sprinkle the apples with lemon juice.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
6
Put oil and sugar in a pot, bring to a boil, stir, remove from heat, let cool slightly.
- Butter: 180 g
- Sugar: 120 g
7
Mix wheat flour, rye or flaxseed flour, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Wheat flour: 120 g
- Rye flour: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
8
Add eggs one by one to the pot with melted butter, mix well after each, and add flour to the same pot, stirring.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
9
Add vanilla essence or vanilla sugar, mix well.
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
10
Pour the batter over the apples.
11
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and ground almonds on top.
- Sugar: 120 g
- Ground almonds: 0.3 glass
12
Scatter pieces of butter.
- Butter: 180 g
13
Bake in the oven at 185 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Check readiness with a wooden stick by piercing the pie; the dough should not stick.
14
Remove when ready and let cool.