Afternoon Fika: making a Swedish caramelized ("knäckig") peach pie

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar enhances flavor.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust increases fiber content.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

Preheat the oven.

Prepare the topping mixture by melting butter in a saucepan and adding oats, flour, sugar, and syrup.

Pour the topping mixture over the sliced peaches in a baking dish.

Bake until crispy and caramelized.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens