Swedish Apple Crumble

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Dietary: Almond Flour, Apples, Cinnamon, Vanilla

Description

A cozy and healthier Swedish Apple Crumble (Äppelsmulpaj med Havre) recipe for your Swede Dish collection — lightly sweetened with honey, full of cinnamon-kissed tart apples, and topped with a golden, oat-packed crunch. It’s perfect for fika, Sunday brunch, or a light dessert that still feels like a warm hug.

Ingredients

Apple Filling

5 medium tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for thickening)

Oat Crumble Topping

¾ cup rolled oats
½ cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish (8x8" or similar).

Prepare the apple filling:

1
In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and cornstarch (if using). Spread evenly in the baking dish.

Make the crumble topping:

2
In another bowl, mix oats, almond flour, nuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter and honey until mixture forms clumps.

Assemble and bake:

3
Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until apples are soft and topping is golden and crisp.

Cool slightly before serving.

4
Delicious warm or room temp — with a spoonful of skyr, yogurt, or a dollop of whipped coconut cream.

Note

Tips & Variations

For extra Swedish flair, add cardamom to the filling or topping.
Swap apples for pears or cloudberries in late summer/fall.
Use gluten-free oats and almond flour for a GF-friendly version.