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.
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.
One of the tricks to this recipe you must remember is to sprinkle the sugar over the top just before baking, this gives the top a lovely crunchy texture.
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.
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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Vanya
Trace
Just checking the tinned pie apple - does the tin weigh 385g before being drained, or, once drained the apple weighs 385g? Thanks
VJ cooks
The can of apples and liquid weighs 385g. Once you drain the apples, they will weigh less.
Elll
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
Yes, you could reduce the sugar if you prefer.
Sharyn
To make this dairy free - what would you recommend substituting butter with please
VJ cooks
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.
Lisa
Can’t wait to make this apple slice. Could you please tell me what size baking dish you used?
Thanks,
Lisa
VJ cooks
My tin is 19 x 29 cm. Good luck 🙂
Lisa
Thank you. I made the slice with tinned pears and added some sultanas, and it was delicious. Definitely a keeper
VJ cooks
Sounds great!
Larissa
I made with tinned pear and added 1tsp powdered ginger and 1tsp vanilla essence. Super yummy and so quick! Definitely making again...
Sharron
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
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
Awesome, thanks for the feedback Larissa!
Larissa
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
I did the same thing Sharron .
It turned out well .
Antoinette
Is this suitable for freezing?
VJ cooks
Yes that should be fine.
Su
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
I love this so much! Thanks for taking the time to write to me, Su!
Annely
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
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.
Natalie
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
Oh that's so great to know! Thank you for the feedback, Natalie 🙂
LA
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
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
Hey, can you use mixed spice instead of all spice?
VJ cooks
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
Where can I get a baking tray like yours, please?
VJ cooks
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
Besides pears, what else could you use instead of apples?
VJ cooks
Canned plums and peaches would both work too. See the pictures in the post where I used plums.
Eileen
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
No greater compliment than clean plates! Super easy and so tasty, win win!
Jacki
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
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
Hi there- could you please clarify quantity of fresh apples to use, weight once cored? Thanks
VJ cooks
This recipe is ver forgiving. I use a can of apples that weighs 375g, so a quantity close to that will work.
Dave
Hi VJ, this looks like a real winner. 🙂
Is the sugar on top in addition to the cup in the mixture?
VJ cooks
It is additional. Thanks for pointing this out, I've updated the recipe card.
RM
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
Wow looks like you've created a whole new recipe there!