This scrumptious and effortless Swedish apple pie is made with tender apple slices sweetened with molasses and baked under a crunchy oatmeal topping. It’s like an apple pie meets apple crisp in one amazing dessert!

A slice of Swedish apple pie with a scoop of ice cream in a vintage plate. We’re in the peak of apple season and nothing is better than pairing apples with the old-fashioned flavor of molasses. Sweetening the apples with molasses gives this pie a rich and deep caramel flavor. The method of this recipe is similar to a dump cake. All you have to do is spread the batter on top of the fruit and bake. There is no fussing with making a pie crust. The batter forms into a deliciously hearty and crunchy crust on top of the apples. A whole Swedish apple oatmeal pie on a wooden table with a red striped dish clothe and apples around it.

How to make Swedish apple pie:

(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)

Apple filling for a Swedish apple pie ready to be topped In a large mixing bowl, toss 4 cups of sliced apples with molasses and cinnamon and transfer the mixture to a deep 9″ round pie plate. A Swedish apple pie with oatmeal topping read for the oven. In the same bowl, mix together some melted butter, granulated sugar, rolled oats, flour, chopped walnuts, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Spoon the batter evenly on top of the apples. Bake at 350F for 45-60 minutes. A slice of Swedish apple pie with ice cream and fork on a pink vintage looking plate.

How to serve Swedish apple pie:

Serve warm, room temperature, or cold with a dollop of whipped cream, warm vanilla cream sauce, or a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.

How to store:

Tightly cover with saran wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How to make in advance:

Prepare the whole pie, cover, and refrigerate up to one day in advance. When ready to bake, bring the pie to room temperature by placing it on the counter for 1 hour, then bake as instructed. 

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Swedish Apple Oatmeal Pie

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  • Author: Lily Ernst
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8-10
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This scrumptious and effortless Swedish apple pie is made with tender apple slices sweetened with molasses and baked under a crunchy oatmeal topping.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple, peeled, cored and sliced ¼” thick (about 4–5 apples)
  • 3 tbsp Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (85g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9 or 10” deep dish pie plate. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the apple slices, molasses and cinnamon until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pie plate.
  3. In the same bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients until combined. Spoon the batter evenly over the apple mixture.
  4. Bake for 45 – 60 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm, room temperature, or cold with a dollop of whipped cream, warm vanilla cream sauce, or a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.

Leftovers can be tightly cover with saran wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

To make in advance – Prepare the whole pie, cover, and refrigerate up to one day in advance. When ready to bake, bring the pie to room temperature by placing it on the counter for 1 hour, then bake as instructed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 226
  • Sugar: 17.9 g
  • Sodium: 45.5 mg
  • Fat: 12.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.1 mg