Swedish Apple Oatmeal Pie
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!
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.
How to make Swedish apple pie:
(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)
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.
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.
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.
You might also like:
- Chocolate Molasses Bear Paw Cookies
- One-Bowl Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Glaze
- Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies
- Quick Molasses Brown Bread
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Swedish Apple Oatmeal Pie
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple, peeled, cored and sliced ¼” thick (about 4-5 apples)
- 3 tbsp Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (85g) rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9 or 10” deep dish pie plate. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together the apple slices, molasses and cinnamon until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pie plate.4 cups apple, 3 tbsp Crosby’s Fancy Molasses, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- In the same bowl, mix together rolled oats, butter, sugar and flour.1 cup (85g) rolled oats, 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- Mix in walnuts, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Spoon the batter evenly over the apple mixture.1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt
- Bake for 45 – 60 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
This dessert is amazing! I am in love with the texture! Will definitely be baking this again soon.
Thank you for your kind words!
Any recommendations for what time of apples to use? This is my first attempt at apple pie and I want it to be a hit.
Great question, Kris. My favorite apples to bake with are Royal Galas, Golden Delicious, and Mutsu/Granny Smiths. Here’s a post I wrote for the best top ten: https://www.littlesweetbaker.com/best-apples-for-apple-pie/ I hope that helps and good luck with your first apple pie!