You won't believe how quick this easy apple slice is to make, with only five ingredients it will become a family favourite. Either serve as is or with a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Can you believe this delicious recipe for Easy Apple Slice only uses five ingredients? It looks so impressive and yet it's incredibly simple to make.
In this recipe I have used canned apple slices to make it even simpler. I also added a couple of optional extra ingredients, cinnamon and all spice if you like a spiced flavour. You can also use fresh apples just cut them into small 1cm cubes so they cook through when baked. Use fresh feijoa's if you have them in season.
The five ingredients in this recipe are sugar, self-raising flour, apple slices, egg and butter, too easy mate! This slice is very affordable to make, I bought my apple slices from my local supermarket for only $1.50. So it can be made for less than $3. If you have apples you need to use up you could use them instead of the slices in the can.
If you like a little spice in your baking you can use the option of adding cinnamon and allspice. You could also add a pinch of nutmeg if you like that flavour, I think that most sweet spices would work well in this recipe or if you prefer a plain taste just leave them out.
Once your easy apple slice has baked until golden and cooked through, leave it to cool in the tin then slice into large pieces. Serve your apple slice just as it is or with whipped cream. You could even have it as a dessert and serve it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
With only five ingredients this recipe is super easy to make and a great baking option to fill the kids lunchboxes. I hope your family loves this recipe as much as mine does!
Recipe FAQs:
Yes of course. Simply peel your apples then chop out the core. Cut the remaining apple into 1cm cubes and add to the recipe as you would the canned apples.
Yes of course. Feel free to use your favourite canned and fresh fruit in this recipe. Pears, plums and peaches, would all taste amazing. Check out my pics with fresh plums below. If you have feijoa in season - oh yes!
Storage:
Store any leftover apple slice in an airtight container in the pantry for 2 days or the fridge for up to 5 days.
Top tips:
If you don't have any self-raising flour, you can use a combination of 2 cups of plain flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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Easy apple slice
A super easy apple slice made from canned apples, self-raising flour, sugar, butter and egg.
Ingredients
- 1 can of apple slices, drained (385g)
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 125g butter, melted
- 1 Egg
Topping
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Optional extra spices
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp all spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake
- In a large bowl mix together apples, flour, sugar and spices if using.
- Add the melted butter and egg then stir until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a lined baking tray.
- Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the slice cool in the tin then slice into large pieces.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place.
Notes
- This recipe would work well with canned pears too.
- To use fresh apples, peel then chop into small pieces.
- If you don't have self raising flour add 2 cups of plain flour with 1 tsp of baking powder.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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Trace says
Just checking the tinned pie apple - does the tin weigh 385g before being drained, or, once drained the apple weighs 385g? Thanks
VJ cooks says
The can of apples and liquid weighs 385g. Once you drain the apples, they will weigh less.
Elll says
Is it going to be very sweet with 1 cup sugar? Can I reduce the sugar a bit to 3/4 cup or is this recipe just right sweet?
VJ cooks says
Yes, you could reduce the sugar if you prefer.
Sharyn says
To make this dairy free - what would you recommend substituting butter with please
VJ cooks says
Whatever you use as a substitute for butter will alter the flavour of the recipe. Therefore I would choose something you like the flavour of whether its coconut oil, olive oil or margarine.
Paul Tyquin says
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VJ cooks says
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Chris Bald says
Does this work ok with stewed apple
VJ cooks says
I haven't tried that but I think it woudld be too wet.
Erin Verdouw says
Does it freeze ok?
VJ cooks says
Yes 🙂
Lisa says
Can’t wait to make this apple slice. Could you please tell me what size baking dish you used?
Thanks,
Lisa
VJ cooks says
My tin is 19 x 29 cm. Good luck 🙂
Lisa says
Thank you. I made the slice with tinned pears and added some sultanas, and it was delicious. Definitely a keeper
VJ cooks says
Sounds great!
Larissa says
I made with tinned pear and added 1tsp powdered ginger and 1tsp vanilla essence. Super yummy and so quick! Definitely making again...
Sharron says
I made this with fresh apples, was unsure of quantity to use as you don't give an amount for fresh fruit in the recipe. I used 2 granny smith apples. Mixture was very dry, needed to add about 1/3 cup of milk to be able to mix in dry ingredients. I'm assuming this would be cause the tinned apples are wetter. Hopefully it turns out ok.
Larissa says
This is my favourite recipe! I've been making it nearly weekly for lunches or an easy dessert.
My latest variation was with tinned lychees and I sprinkled desiccated coconut on top before baking, which went deliciously crunchy. Such a hit!
VJ cooks says
Awesome, thanks for the feedback Larissa!
Larissa says
I have made this with 2 fresh apples as well, and also doubted the consistency but stuck with it - it is a rather doughy mixture before you bake it but just press it into the tray, it comes out lovely and moist.
Vicki Cagan says
I did the same thing Sharron .
It turned out well .
Jamie Crook says
I had to add milk as well.
Antoinette says
Is this suitable for freezing?
VJ cooks says
Yes that should be fine.
Su says
I’ve just made this and taken out of the oven so it’s still warm. It is delicious and moist. I put cinnamon sugar on top. Would be delicious with cream, ice cream or custard.
Next day update: it is still moist and not much is left. Its a winner.
VJ cooks says
I love this so much! Thanks for taking the time to write to me, Su!
Annely says
Hi, I am thinking of making this apple slice tonight but can it be made in a 9x13 dish as I don’t have a deep baking pan.?
VJ cooks says
Do you mean inches or cm? My tin is 29cm x 19cm. If your tin is bigger than that it will be flatter, if it's smaller it will be thicker. You will either need to adjust the cooking either way.
Sally says
Beautiful, I used brown sugar on the top
VJ cooks says
Oh yum, that sounds delicious!
Natalie says
The BEST slice! So simple and quick to make and it always goes down a treat. I've been baking batches, slicing and freezing for a quick lunchbox addition. Have made it with apple, peaches and boysenberries so far. Looking forward to trying other options too. 🙂
VJ cooks says
Oh that's so great to know! Thank you for the feedback, Natalie 🙂
LA says
I dont have a fan oven, so what temp. and how long should i cook for?
Also can.i use parchment paper should i butter the pan. What size.?
VJ cooks says
200°C for the same amount of time - 35-45 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Yes, I line the pan, no need to butter. My tin is 29 x 19cm.
Talia says
Hey, can you use mixed spice instead of all spice?
VJ cooks says
I would use a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg if you have those. OR you can make it without spice, it will still taste great. Mixed spice does have cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in it, in addition to coriander and ginger.
Cheryl Alcorn says
Where can I get a baking tray like yours, please?
VJ cooks says
Hi Cheryl, I bought this Cinemon slice tray from Farmers about 8 years ago. Unfortunately they don't stock it anymore. The measurements are 19cm x 29cm.
Kris says
Besides pears, what else could you use instead of apples?
VJ cooks says
Canned plums and peaches would both work too. See the pictures in the post where I used plums.
Eileen says
I made this for a musical evening with friends, it was so popular, someone came back and scraped up all the crumbs saying it was so delicious! Thanks for the recipe! Best things, so easy so quick!
VJ cooks says
No greater compliment than clean plates! Super easy and so tasty, win win!
Jacki says
Hi VJ, just wondered if you've tried this gluten free? I might give it a go anyway but thought I'd ask if you've tried and had success or failure
VJ cooks says
I haven't tried this one gluten free sorry! I think it would work with self-raising gluten free flour though. Let me know how you get on.
Pip says
Hi there- could you please clarify quantity of fresh apples to use, weight once cored? Thanks
VJ cooks says
This recipe is ver forgiving. I use a can of apples that weighs 375g, so a quantity close to that will work.
Dave says
Hi VJ, this looks like a real winner. 🙂
Is the sugar on top in addition to the cup in the mixture?
VJ cooks says
It is additional. Thanks for pointing this out, I've updated the recipe card.
RM says
Just made this today, with the following changes:
1. Subbed in 1/2 cup ground oats in for 1/2 cup of the flour, then used a tsp or so more of the tinned apple juice for extra moisture
2. For the 1 cup brown sugar I very loosely packed it as I usually find most recipies too sweet. Next time I might cut down to 3/4 cup but try to remember the sugar on top.
3. Forgot to add the sugar on top in Step 5.
4. eyeballed a good dose of cinnamon and little sprinkling of nutmeg.
Definitely a delicious lunchbox snack, my 5yo has tasted and very much approves.
Looking forward to subbing out different tinned fruit and also trying apple and berry combos.
Another bonus is this comes together very quickly!
Thank you VJ for a lovely recipe.
VJ cooks says
Wow looks like you've created a whole new recipe there!
Vickie says
Made this and was a bit short on flour so added about half cup of almond meal, used mixed spice and a bit of nutmeg. The other change I made was topping the slice with brown monk fruit sugar replacement to cut down on the sugar a tiny bit.
Fiona Smith says
I can't believe how easy and quick this recipe is! I'll be keeping a tin of apples in the cupboard from now on. Love it with the added spice. Brilliant for school lunch boxes and teenagers approved!
VJ cooks says
Love this so much, thanks for sharing Fiona 🙂
Meredith says
The weather was awful and I wasn't feeling that great but as this is easy I gave it a go. Thank you for a wonderful recipe that is put together very quickly. I stuck to the original recipe and sprinkled with caster and cinnamon. Boy oh boy it is delicious. The house smells very homely.
VJ cooks says
I love this so much. Thanks for your comment, Meredith.
Alisha says
I love making this slice for the kids, it’s super quick and easy and they love it! I always put cinnamon in it and I have put a glaze on top once, it was like a cinnamon donut.
Thank you for this recipe.
VJ cooks says
Oh yum that sounds amazing! Thanks for the tip!
Amy says
Amazing recipe--thank you! this recipe is a keeper for sure!
VJ cooks says
Oh great, so pleased to hear you enjoyed it 🙂
Harriet says
Omg! Love this recipe! So moist and delish. I sliced 6 apples and stewed for a few minutes, drained them then added them to the mixture. Worked out fine and super tasty! Thanks VJ!
An apple shortcake recipe would be fab!
VJ cooks says
Thanks for your feedback, Harriet! So pleased you enjoyed it and it worked out well with the fresh apples!
Lindy says
I made this yesterday and want to serve for dinner dessert tonight. How to reheat please.
VJ cooks says
You could either use the microwave for each piece or place in the oven on a low heat.
Sharon says
A little bit dry and crumbly, maybe two eggs needed or another liquid when using fresh apples. Tastes good though, but needed the ice cream with serving.