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.
1
Grease the mold with a little butter. Whip the room temperature butter with sugar until pale.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 230 g
2
Whisk in the egg, then add flour and baking powder.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 400 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 teaspoons
3
Pour in the milk and mix until smooth.
- 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.
- Apple: 4 pieces
5
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Sugar: 230 g
- Cinnamon: 5 g
6
Bake at 180 degrees for 40–60 minutes.
