Bakeapple pie is a Canadian dessert originating in Newfoundland made from cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus).[1]
History
The use of cloudberries, known as bakeapples in Eastern Canada, was first prevalent in Norway as a way to combat scurvy,[2] earliest documented by Henrik Høyer, a Norwegian doctor, in 1596.[3] First Nations peoples across the circumpolar North have utilized the berry for centuries, known as “aqpik” in the Inuit language. Settlers consumed cloudberries in Newfoundland, where the berry was named ‘bakeapple’, however the origin of how this name came to be is debated.[4]
Ingredients
A traditional Newfoundland and Labrador style bakeapple pie usually contains bakeapples, sugar, and a pastry crust.[1] Some variations are in cheesecake form, using bakeapple as a topping.[5] The filling for the pie is also commonly used as a jam spread.[6]
References
- ^ a b CooksInfo. “Bakeapple Pie”. CooksInfo. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ “bakeapples – a long history of nutritional value | Biochemistry”. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Luca, Luigi M. De; Norum, Kaare R. (2011-12-01). “Scurvy and Cloudberries: A Chapter in the History of Nutritional Sciences12”. The Journal of Nutrition. 141 (12): 2101–2105. doi:10.3945/jn.111.145334. ISSN 0022-3166. PMID 22013203.
- ^ “Bakeapples: The Origin Story”. Product of Newfoundland. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Parsons, Barry C. (2025-06-02). “Bakeapple Cheesecake. A Newfoundland favourite that’s so easy to make!”. Rock Recipes. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Parsons, Barry C. (2024-09-09). “Bakeapple Jam a.k.a. Cloudberry Jam. A 2 ingredient Newfoundland fave!!”. Rock Recipes. Retrieved 2025-09-14.