Is Apple Pie High in Syns on Slimming World?

If you are craving an apple pie with some ice cream for dessert, you need to consider the syns in this traditional dessert since it's often loaded with sugar and ingredients like custard.

Apple pie has varying syns according to how it is made, on average, you can expect a slice to have 12.5 syns which is nearly your whole daily syn allowance. 

Down below, we will discuss in more detail why apple pie is high in syns, some varying syn values and how to make your own SW-friendly apple pie at home.

Why Is Apple Pie So High In Syns?

At 12.5 syns for a slice, apple pie is very high in syns, consuming the majority of your 15 syns per day. Apple pie gets its high syn value from ingredients such as butter and milk which are naturally high in calories, sugar also makes the pie high in syns.

For example, a slice of Tesco apple lattice pie has nearly 10g of fat and 17.5g of sugar, you also need to consider extras like custard which add syns, custard has on average 4.5 syns serving, added with a slice can take your whole daily syn allowance.

Syn Values Of Apple Pie

Apple pie has varying syn values according to the ingredients and size, we've listed some general syn values below to help you stay on track.

• Mr Kipling 6 Bramley Apple Pies - 10.5 syns.
• Waitrose & Partners Bramley Apple Pie 550g - 12 syns.
• Mr Kipling 6 Bramley Apple & Blackcurrant Pies - 10.5 syns.
• Asda The Bakery Apple Pie 550g - 11.5 syns.
• M&S Bramley Apple Lattice Puff Pie 485g - 14 syns.
• Aldi Holly Lane 6 Bramley Apple Pies 338g - 10.5 syns.
• Aunt Bessie's Proper Apple Pie 550g - 11.5 syns.
• Kirsty's Luxury Apple Pie 322g - 12.5 syns.
• M&S Food Apple Pie Bites 170g - 5 syns.
• M&S Bramley Apple and Blackberry Puff Pastry Pie 470g - 13 syns.

Slimming World Friendly Apple Pie Recipe

Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Syns per slice: Approx. 10 syns (using ready-made shortcrust pastry – check your brand’s nutritional info)

Ingredients

• 320g ready-made shortcrust pastry (check syn value on Slimming World app)
• 3 medium Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1½ tablespoons granulated sweetener (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornflour (helps thicken the filling)
• Low-calorie cooking spray (such as Frylight)
• 1 medium egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5 / 190°C / 375°F.
2. Prepare the apples: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples with sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornflour. Toss well to coat evenly.
3. Roll out the pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll half the pastry into a circle to fit your pie dish.
4. Line the dish: Lightly spray the pie dish with low-calorie cooking spray, then carefully lay the pastry into the base.
5. Add the filling: Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the lined dish.
6. Top the pie: Roll out the remaining pastry and place it over the apples. Trim excess pastry, press edges together with a fork, and cut a small steam hole in the centre.
7. Egg wash: Brush the top with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is tender.
9. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Best enjoyed warm with a measured portion of low-syn custard, yoghurt, or ice cream.

Slimming World Tip: Using a sweetener instead of sugar and measuring your pastry portions carefully can help keep syns lower. Always double-check your pastry’s nutritional info to get an accurate syn count.

Final Words

Overall, apple pies can be very high in syns due to ingredients such as butter, milk and sugar, to save syns we recommend having a small portion or making your own low-syn version at home, swapping high-calorie ingredients such as sugar for sweetener.