Fluffy Apple Pie is a dessert with an airy texture and the natural sweetness and subtle acidity of baked apples. Each slice reveals a layered experience with tender cubes of fruit that release their juices during baking. This composition creates a dessert that is simultaneously light and satisfying, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, including afternoon gatherings.
It can be served as a centerpiece dessert, portioned into squares for individual servings, or paired with accompaniments such as lightly whipped cream or a subtle scoop of ice cream to enhance the overall sensory experience.
What is Fluffy Apple Pie?
Fluffy Apple Pie is essentially a soft, vanilla sponge cake baked on top of diced apples that have been sprinkled with sugar. Unlike a traditional pie with pastry, this version relies on a light batter made from eggs, sugar, butter, flour, and baking powder. This batter puffs and browns above the fruit while the apples gently soften and release their juices below. It’s simple, quick, and celebrates the apple in a cake-forward format.
Pro Tips for the Best Fluffy Apple Pie
- Choose cooking or tart apples, and if you prefer less sweet, more structured fruit, then sweeter dessert apples, such as Gala or Fuji, work too, but will be softer and sweeter.
- Melt and cool the butter slightly before adding it to the eggs to avoid deflating the batter.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together to avoid lumps and to keep the crumb light.
- If your apples sink a little, that’s fine, but if you want to keep them near the top, toss cubes in a teaspoon of flour before placing them in the pan.
- Bake in the centre of the oven for even heat. Also, ovens vary, so test with a skewer, and it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my cake not fluffy?
Common causes can be overbeaten batter, cold eggs, or using too much flour.
Can I add cinnamon or spices to the apples?
Yes, a pinch of ground cinnamon mixed with the sugar on the apples is great. You can also add a tiny pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for warm complexity.
Can I make this in a loaf tin instead of a round pan?
Yes. Reduce the baking time slightly and test from 25 minutes onward. A loaf tin will be deeper, so it may need a few extra minutes.
Can I add nuts or raisins?
Scatter a small handful of chopped walnuts or raisins over the apples before pouring the batter. If adding dried fruit, soak them briefly in warm water to plump them first.
How to Store Fluffy Apple Pie
This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. The cake may firm up slightly in the fridge, so warm briefly before serving to restore softness.
Ingredients
How to Make Soft Apple Pie
In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Add in the melted butter, flour, and baking powder until a batter forms.
In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Add in the melted butter, flour, and baking powder until a batter forms.
Dice the apples and place them in a parchment-lined pan.
Dice the apples and place them in a parchment-lined pan.
Sprinkle with sugar and pour in the batter, spreading gently so the batter covers the fruit evenly.
Sprinkle with sugar and pour in the batter, spreading gently so the batter covers the fruit evenly.
Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes. Dust generously with icing sugar and serve.
Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes. Dust generously with icing sugar and serve.
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