This Swedish Apple Tart is a rustic, old-fashioned dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of apples and the warm, nutty crunch of walnuts. Unlike a traditional pie with a crust, this tart is more of a soft, cake-like apple dessert, infused with vanilla and topped with apples that bake until tender and fragrant. It’s a simple yet elegant treat that embodies the cozy flavors of fall and winter, perfect for enjoying with coffee or topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Beloved for its balance of light batter and fresh fruit, it has become a timeless Scandinavian-inspired comfort dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (large )
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 apples (large or 3 small, peeled thinly sliced, preferably Delicious variety)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Apples
- Peel and thinly slice 2 large or 3 small apples. Set aside.
Step 2: Beat Sugar & Eggs
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs together until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture. Mix until just combined.
Step 5: Add Vanilla
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 6: Fold in Apples & Nuts
- Gently fold the sliced apples and chopped walnuts into the batter.
Step 7: Prepare Pan
- Grease and flour a baking pan (8x10 or 13x10; larger pan recommended).
Step 8: Bake
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, until golden and set.
Step 9: Serve
- Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or cooled, with or without whipped cream.
Tips
- Use tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith) for more pronounced apple flavor.
- Slice apples very thinly for even baking and a delicate texture, as the card notes.
- Walnuts are optional but add great crunch and flavor, toast lightly before folding in.
- Add a light dusting of powdered sugar after baking for presentation.
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can be added if you like warm spice notes.
- Serve warm or room temperature; excellent with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Double the recipe as noted on the card if using a larger baking pan or feeding a crowd.
- Line pan with parchment in addition to greasing for easier removal.
- If apples release a lot of juice, drain lightly before folding into batter.
- Replace walnuts with pecans if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3.5gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 0.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.4mg
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