The World Has Many Apple Dessert Recipes, Here Are Some of Them Alongside Other Fruity

Pies were perhaps invented as a means to use up leftover dough and bake something delicious yet simple that felt indulgent without burning a hole in your pocket. So if you have been looking up eggless apple cake recipes, try making these apple pies, which were one of the very first kinds of pies making use of the comforting and familiar flavors associated with autumn and winter. So, here are some of them, apples or otherwise, baked into pies. 

1. Appeltaart

Appeltaart is Netherlands' version of apple pie that is prepared in a springform pan and the pie’s interior has a drier consistency, that bring out the best of the fillings containing apples, currants, and raisins. Like every other apple pie the apples also get a makeover here that incorporates cinnamon and lemon juice. This dessert's history is intertwined with medieval timekeeping – legend has it that baking duration was once measured by the number of prayers recited, a practical solution in an era before temperature-controlled ovens. In Dutch culture, appeltaart is best enjoyed warm, with whipping cream and alongside a steaming mug of coffee.

2. Vlaai

Vlaai has a rich history and used to be consumed by the ancient Germanic tribes and today it graces every bakeries of the Netherlands, that sprung from the country’s Limburg province. This pie is yeast-based, and the tribes in the olden days used to eat this pie, drizzled with honey and with time it was sanctified in monasteries, Now, it graces Dutch celebrations with its delicious custard filling and crumbly streusel topping. The pie journeyed to Maastricht and gained threshold in the area to be a popular choice during weddings. birthdays, and other celebrations. Vlaai have different fillings today, ranging from fresh fruits, chocolate to puddings. 

3. Crostata

Crostata is one of the cornerstones of Italian desserts, with its rustic charm, and the dessert's name is derived from the Latin "crustata," meaning crust. It’s made with a crusty pastry that has either cream or cheese to which fresh fruits are added. Crostatas could either be open-faced or have a top crust and this pie’s roots stretch back to the 15th century, with early mentions in cookbooks like Martino da Como's "Libro de Arte Coquinaria". Like most of its desserts, Crostata too has regional varieties – southern Italy has the "crostata di ricotta" that uses a filling of sweetened ricotta cheese while northern areas tend to lean towards fruitier and creamier pies. There’s also two other popular varieties called the "crostata al limone" and "crostata di marmelata" that uses fruit jams. 

4. Milopita

Milopita is the Greek’s version of apple pie that has a few different variations, one is prepared as a luxurious coffee cake, using cinnamon-spiced apples filled in a soft, butter-rich dough that forms the crust. Another takes a simpler approach, featuring a shortcrust pastry base topped with a generous apple filling that is more hearty. Greek apple pies tend to have additional ingredients such as walnuts and dried fruits with spices thrown into the mix. 

5. Szarlotka

Szarlotka isn't just any other apple pie, it's one of the most beloved pies in Poland. Unlike the overly sweet American cousin, this double-crusted apple pie manages to be quite tarty and not too sweet. It is so popular that bakers across the country are known to add their flair to their apple pies – adding meringue beneath a crumble topping mixed in with almonds, to including fruits or raisins. Whether enjoyed at a local Polish café or prepared at a rustic kitchen, szarlotka remains a constant in Poland's evolving culinary scene.

6. Sugar pie

Sugar pie, is a rage in France, Belgium, the US, and Canadian Quebec, that is an open-faced pie filled with a blend of sugar, maple syrup, cream, butter, and salt, and flavored with vanilla. Its popularity is courtesy of the Northern French and Belgian immigrants who brought the recipe to Canada, adapting it with the locally available maple syrup, making it a holiday favorite in Quebec served with whipped cream. Indiana's variation, known as sugar cream pie, incorporates more cream and flour, that makes for a fluffier pie. 

7. Sharlotka

Sharlotka is Russia's beloved apple cake, and enjoys popularity due to its simplicity to make. It's made with flour, eggs, baking soda, sugar and apple slices, and some bakers love adding honey or cinnamon into the batter. What might be another reason for this pie’s appeal is its low calorie content among its health-conscious circles. The best way to enjoy this pie is having a cool slice for yourself and dusted with powdered sugar.