Swedish Apple Oatmeal Pie with Vanilla Sauce

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Looking for a new apple pie recipe? This Swedish apple oatmeal pie is anything but traditional. The crust is on the top, the main spice is cardamom instead of cinnamon, but it's mellow and comforting. Topped with the vanilla sauce it's sure to be your family's new favorite.

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WHO DOESN'T LOVE PIE?

Do you associate the aroma of freshly baked pie with your childhood? Do you remember sitting in front of the window watching golden leaves fall from the trees while mom is baking a pie? Didn't it make you feel happy and protected? Ah, the memories...

At my age, recollecting childhood memories happens almost daily. And there's nothing that triggers them better than food. In fact, I put this pie in the oven and it worked its magic.

With the first whiff, my mind pictured the little maple tree we had in front of our house, its golden leaves glowing in the autumn sun.

Soon, the aroma spread through the entire house giving me that warm and fuzzy feeling I had when I used to cozy up on mom's lap with my favorite blanket. Pure comfort.

Suddenly, I could not wait to take this pie out of the oven.

With a blanket on my lap and pie in my hand, I sat in front of the window looking out to the backyard at our massive maple tree. Although the temperature was reaching 83 degrees, I did not care. Watching the first leaves take off and slowly float in the air made me feel like a little girl again, happy and safe.

HOW IS SWEDISH APPLE PIE DIFFERENT? 

This Swedish apple pie doesn't use traditional pie crust and the oatmeal crust is on the top, but it has the same magic. Moreover, the filling is spiced with cardamom, as Scandinavians love cardamom and vanilla sauce with their äppelpaj.

So go ahead, first grab a spoon and then find a nearby window where you can watch fall take over your yard. Finally, forget all worries. I promise you'll be more content with each bite you take.

P.S. Don't forget to scroll down for more yummy apple recipes and also to come back tomorrow for new recipes!

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HOW TO MAKE OATMEAL APPLE PIE aka äppelpaj med havregryn:

Make the pie

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9" inch pie.
2. Mix together the apple chunks, cardamom, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
4. Spread the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the topping over the apples.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is firm and apples are bubbly.
6. Serve warm or cold, topped with vanilla sauce

Make the vanilla sauce

1. Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cools (Best when used cold. It was still warm when I took the photos so it wasn't as thick).
3. Spoon the sauce over apple pie and even cakes, waffles, pancake, and bread pudding. Keep the sauce in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

SWEDISH APPLE OATMEAL PIE TIPS:

• This pie is exceptional without cinnamon, but feel free to add a teaspoon or two to the filling.
• Serve the pie warm with vanilla ice cream instead of the sauce, but I highly recommend the sauce.
• For the gluten-free version, substitute 1/2 cup flour with a 3/4 cup oat flour.

Swedish Apple Oatmeal Pie with Vanilla Sauce

This Swedish apple oatmeal pie is anything but traditional, but it's mellow and comforting. Topped with a homemade creamy vanilla sauce it's sure to be your family's new favorite.

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Swedish

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 607kcal

Author: Jas

Ingredients

Apple filling

• 4 large Honeycrisp apples about 1 lb, peeled and chopped into 1/4" chunks
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Topping

• 9 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Vanilla Sauce

• 1 pint 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Pie

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9" inch pie.
• Mix together the apple chunks, cardamom, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
• Spread the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the topping over the apples.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is firm and apples are bubbly.
• Serve warm or cold, topped with vanilla sauce

Vanilla Sauce

• Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cools (Best when used cold. It was still warm when I took the photos so it wasn't as thick).
• Spoon the sauce over apple pie and even cakes, waffles, pancakes, and bread pudding. Keep the sauce in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

~ Free Tip ~

• This pie is exceptional without cinnamon, but feel free to add a teaspoon or two to the filling.
• Serve the pie warm with vanilla ice cream instead of the sauce, but I highly recommend the sauce.
• For the gluten-free version, substitute 1/2 cup flour with a 3/4 cup oat flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

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