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A freshly baked, golden-brown apple dessert resting on the white marble cooktop. The cinnamon-sugar topping glistens, while a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream sits on top, enhancing the warm, spiced flavors.

Crustless Apple Pie Recipe

This Crustless Apple Pie is a warm, comforting dessert with tender, spiced apples baked in a soft, buttery batter. It’s simple, delicious, and perfect for fall cravings—without the hassle of a crust!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Apples:
  • 3 cups thinly sliced peeled apples*
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Batter:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves optional and to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional and to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or to taste
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon almond extract optional; or to taste
Topping:
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Baking dish (8x8 or similar)
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Prepare apples – Peel, core, and slice apples, then toss with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
    A wooden cutting board on the white marble cooktop with peeled and thinly sliced apples neatly arranged. A hand is tossing the apple slices in a glass mixing bowl with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon, coating them evenly for a flavorful base.
  3. Mix batter – Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and spices. Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir until smooth.
    A glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop filled with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and spices. A whisk is stirring the ingredients together, ensuring an even blend of dry components for the crustless apple pie.
  4. Assemble – Spread apples in the dish and pour batter evenly over them.
    The same baking dish on the white marble cooktop as a hand pours the smooth batter evenly over the apple slices, ensuring they are fully covered and ready for baking.
  5. Make topping – Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the batter.
    A small bowl on the white marble cooktop containing a sugar and cinnamon mixture. A spoon is sprinkling the blend over the batter in the baking dish, adding a caramelized, spiced crust as it bakes.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and set.
  7. Cool slightly before serving warm.
    A greased baking dish on the white marble cooktop with cinnamon-sugar-coated apple slices spread evenly across the bottom, creating a flavorful and fragrant base for the crustless pie.
  8. Enjoy! Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
    A freshly baked, golden-brown apple dessert resting on the white marble cooktop. The cinnamon-sugar topping glistens, while a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream sits on top, enhancing the warm, spiced flavors.