Swedish Apple Pie (Skånsk Äppelkaka)

6 servings

60 minutes

Swedish apple pie (Skånsk Äppelkaka) is a cozy and traditional treat rooted in Scandinavian cuisine. Its soft dough, rich with the aroma of butter, combines with juicy apples to create a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness. A light hint of cinnamon adds warmth to the pie, evoking associations with home and autumn evenings. This pie is easy to make but its flavor lingers in memory for a long time. It is perfect for a cozy family tea time, and its delicate texture and rich aroma make it a favorite dessert not only in Sweden but far beyond its borders. Served warm, sometimes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream, making it even more exquisite and appetizing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 603.4
• Proteins: 8.9g
• Fats: 17.1g
• Carbohydrates: 103.6g

Ingredients

• Butter: 100 g
• Sugar: 230 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Wheat flour: 400 g
• Milk: 150 ml
• Apple: 4 pc
• Cinnamon: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. Grease the mold with a little butter. Whip the room temperature butter with sugar until pale.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Sugar: 230 g

2. Whisk in the egg, then add flour and baking powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 400 g
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons

3. Pour in the milk and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 150 ml

4. Peel the apples, remove the seeds, and cut into wedges. Pour the dough into the mold and place the apple wedges on top, pressing them into the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 4 pieces

5. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 230 g
   • Cinnamon: 5 g

6. Bake at 180 degrees for 40–60 minutes.