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    Apple Sour Cream Slice

    Published: Jun 1, 2022 by Lee-Ann · 7 Comments

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    Today's recipe is an old fashioned favourite, Apple Sour Cream Slice.

    A lovely buttery base, topped with a layer of sweet apples then finished with sour cream and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

    pieces of apple slice on a white plate

    This apple sour cream slice recipe isn't too sweet, and is really easy to make.

    Familiar to us Aussie kids born in the 60's and 70's, this baked apple slice still makes the best after school snack!

    You won't need a mixer for this recipe, even the base of this slice is just melt and mix.

    This easy apple slice is also a great make ahead dessert option too.

    Table of Contents

    • Why you will love this apple sour cream slice
    • What you need to make this apple sour cream slice
    • How to make apple sour cream slice
    • Top tips
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Other recipes you may enjoy
    • Apple Sour Cream Slice
      • Ingredients
        • Sour Cream Topping
      • Instructions
      • Notes

    Why you will love this apple sour cream slice

    • Super easy, no mixer required.
    • Not too sweet.

    What you need to make this apple sour cream slice

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    • apples - I used Pink Lady apples
    • self raising/self rising flour - this is plain/all purpose flour that has baking powder already added (see my top tips for how to make your own)
    • salted butter
    • caster sugar
    • desiccated coconut
    • vanilla extract
    • sour cream
    • eggs
    • ground cinnamon
    • lemon juice - optional

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make apple sour cream slice

    1. Combine melted butter, flour, caster sugar, desiccated coconut and vanilla.
    2. Mix to combine.
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    1. Press mixture evenly into tin and bake.
    2. When baked, lay apple slices over base.
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    1. Add eggs to sour cream.
    2. Mix to combine.
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    1. Pour sour cream mixture over apples.
    2. Dust with cinnamon sugar and bake again.
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    Top tips

    • The base mixture will be a bit crumbly when you finish mixing it, this is normal. It will compact when you press it into the tin and it gets baked.
    • Can't find self-raising flour? For every cup of plain flour (150g) add 2 teaspoon baking powder and sift together well.
    • Slice the apples as thinly as you can so they soften when they cook.
    • As I slice the apples I pop the slices into cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice - this stops them from oxidizing and going brown. This step is optional, it's more for appearance. You will need to dry the apple slices well on paper towel before they go on top of the slice.

    Variations

    • Brush a thin layer of raspberry jam on top of the base when it comes out of the oven for a different taste.

    Serving suggestions

    • A great afternoon tea treat or after school snack the kids will love.
    • An easy make ahead dessert, serve with some vanilla ice cream on the side.

    Other recipes you may enjoy

    Passionfruit Slice - a sweet and tangy no bake slice using condensed milk and crushed biscuits, with a zingy passionfruit icing.

    Caramilk Rice Bubble Slice - a yummy no bake condensed milk slice made with rice bubbles breakfast cereal (rice krispies) and caramilk chocolate.

    Nutella Slice - attention all Nutella lovers! This no bake slice is a dream come true with a Nutella and biscuit base, topped with more Nutella and chocolate.

    Maltesers Slice - Maltesers Slice is an easy no bake slice using Maltesers, chocolate and sweetened condensed milk to make a crispy, fudgy, malted dessert!

    Coconut Lemon Slice - this no bake sweetened condensed milk slice is sweet and tangy with a fluffy lemon frosting too.

    pieces of apple slice on a white plate

    Apple Sour Cream Slice

    This apple sour cream slice has a buttery base, with a layer of apples then topped with sour cream and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
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    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Serving: 16
    Calories: 221kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium sized apples I used Pink Lady
    • 200 g self raising/self rising flour sifted
    • 145 g salted butter melted
    • 160 g caster sugar
    • 70 g coconut
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • lemon juice optional

    Sour Cream Topping

    • 250 g sour cream
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180c and grease and line a 20cm (8") square baking tin with baking paper and set aside.
    • In a bowl combine melted butter, self raising flour, caster sugar, desiccated coconut, and vanilla. Mix well to combine (the mixture should be crumbly).
      200 g self raising/self rising flour
      145 g salted butter
      160 g caster sugar
      70 g coconut
      2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Press mixture evenly into the tin and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the base starts to brown at the edges.
    • Meanwhile peel, core and thinly slice apples.
      2 medium sized apples
    • Place apple slices in cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice as you slice them. This keeps them from discolouring (this step is optional - dry well on paper towel before using).
    • When cooked, take the base out of the oven and lay apple slices on top.
    • To make the sour cream topping, combine sour cream and eggs and mix until smooth then pour over apple layer.
      250 g sour cream
      2 eggs
    • Combine cinnamon and caster sugar then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the sour cream layer.
      1 teaspoon caster sugar
      ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Bake for a further 15 - 20 minutes, or until sour cream layer has set.
    • Allow to cool in the tin, then place in the fridge to cool completely. Then cut into slices and serve.

    Notes

    • The base mixture will be a bit crumbly when you finish mixing it, this is normal. It will compact when you press it into the tin and it gets baked.
    • Can't find self-raising flour? For every cup of plain flour (150g) add 2 teaspoon baking powder and sift together well.
    • Slice the apples as thinly as you can so they soften when they cook.
    • As I slice the apples I pop the slices into cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice - this stops them from oxidizing and going brown. This step is optional, it's more for appearance. You will need to dry the apple slices well on paper towel before they go on top of the slice.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Robyn

      September 15, 2022 at 6:36 pm

      Why are the eggs added, in saying that delicious!!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        September 19, 2022 at 6:16 pm

        Hi Robyn! Glad you enjoyed it! The eggs are there to set the sour cream mixture as it cooks.

        Reply
    2. Sandra

      June 02, 2022 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made this slice and the kids gobbled it down. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        June 02, 2022 at 4:03 pm

        My pleasure, Sandra!

        Reply
        • sharyn Thomas

          June 28, 2022 at 5:46 am

          I found reading the recipe confusing. Looks yummy! Why would you change information when it was simple.

          Reply
          • Lee-Ann

            June 28, 2022 at 12:08 pm

            Hi Sharyn! Is there something I can clarify for you?

            Reply
    3. Heather

      June 02, 2022 at 9:26 am

      I’m allergic to egg yolk so if possible can your recipes please have an egg replacer idea. Thank you so much

      Reply

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