5 ingredient apple slice - Easy recipe from VJ cooks (2024)

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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.

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When I first saw a version of this recipe on The WHOot I could not believe you could make a tasty slice with only five ingredients.

In my version of the 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.

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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 countdown 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.

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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.

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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.

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I can’t believe such a tasty slice can be made with only five ingredients. Other canned and fresh fruit would work well in this recipe to for example pears, plums and peaches, I can’t wait to try it out with other varieties. Check out my pics with fresh plums below.

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Slice using fresh plums

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Plum slice served warm as dessert with 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, I’m sure it will be made over and over again in our house.

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Easy apple slice

Yield: 16 pieces

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

It only takes a few minutes to make this easy slice.

Ingredients

  • 1 can of apple slices, drained (385g) (13.7oz)
  • 2 cups self-raising Flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 125g melted butter (4.4oz)
  • 1 Egg

Optional extra spices

  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp all spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C fanbake
  2. In a large bowl mix together apples, flour, sugar and spices if using.
  3. Add the melted butter and egg then stir until well combined.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into a lined baking tray.
  5. Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Let the slice cool in the tin then slice into large pieces.
  8. 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: 16Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 171Total 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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Comments

  1. Trace

    Just checking the tinned pie apple - does the tin weigh 385g before being drained, or, once drained the apple weighs 385g? Thanks

    Reply

    • VJ cooks

      The can of apples and liquid weighs 385g. Once you drain the apples, they will weigh less.

      Reply

      • 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?

        Reply

        • VJ cooks

          Yes, you could reduce the sugar if you prefer.

          Reply

  2. Lisa

    Can’t wait to make this apple slice. Could you please tell me what size baking dish you used?
    Thanks,
    Lisa

    Reply

    • VJ cooks

      My tin is 19 x 29 cm. Good luck 🙂

      Reply

      • Lisa

        Thank you. I made the slice with tinned pears and added some sultanas, and it was delicious. Definitely a keeper

        Reply

        • VJ cooks

          Sounds great!

          Reply

          • Larissa

            I made with tinned pear and added 1tsp powdered ginger and 1tsp vanilla essence. Super yummy and so quick! Definitely making again...

  3. 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.

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    • 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!

      Reply

      • VJ cooks

        Awesome, thanks for the feedback Larissa!

        Reply

    • 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.

      Reply

  4. Antoinette

    Is this suitable for freezing?

    Reply

    • VJ cooks

      Yes that should be fine.

      Reply

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To thinly slice an apple, remove the stem and cut in half from stem top to bottom. Then, take one half and cut slices as thinly as you can. A sharp knife is helpful for this job, and you can also cut the apple half in half again to have less fruit to work with.

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To thinly slice an apple, remove the stem and cut in half from stem top to bottom. Then, take one half and cut slices as thinly as you can. A sharp knife is helpful for this job, and you can also cut the apple half in half again to have less fruit to work with.

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I soaked the slices in soda for five minutes, then rinsed in a colander under running tap water. Surprisingly, this worked much better than using lemon water. The slices on the plate looked fresh for nearly three hours, and in the bag for nearly six hours.

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Make sure you coat your freshly cut apple in syrup or sugar. This coating can reduce oxygen diffusion at the surface of the apple, thus slowing down the browning reaction.

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Slice the apples between 1/6 and 1/8 inch with the slicing blade of a food processor, a mandoline, or a knife. I prefer the food processor for this job, as it gives me just the right thickness. And if your apples are small enough, they should be able to fit into the feeding chute of the food processor.

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