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.
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
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 ½ cup flour with a ¾ cup oat flour.