Description
Comforting British classic Eve’s pudding blends sweet apples with fluffy sponge cake in a delightful dessert that celebrates simple, homestyle cooking. Warm servings paired with vanilla custard will transport you directly to a charming countryside kitchen with one delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruit Ingredients:
- 3 Bramley apples
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Cake Batter Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) self-raising flour
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) butter
- 1 large egg
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 12 teaspoons (60 ml) vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Caramelize apples in a simmering mixture of sugar, water, and lemon juice until they become soft and translucent, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Create a light, airy sponge batter by creaming butter and sugar, then gently incorporating egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually fold flour into the batter, ensuring a consistent texture without overmixing to maintain the sponge’s delicate airiness.
- Transfer the softened, caramelized apples to a baking dish, spreading them evenly across the bottom for a uniform base.
- Carefully pour the prepared sponge batter over the apple layer, using a spatula to distribute it gently and cover the fruit completely.
- Place the dish in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and ensuring the sponge is fully cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool slightly, letting the flavors meld and the texture settle.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic, comforting dessert experience.
Notes
- Select firm, tart apples like Bramley or Granny Smith for the best texture and balanced sweetness in your pudding.
- Gently fold the sponge batter to maintain its airiness, ensuring a light and delicate top layer.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, keeping the same measurement proportions.
- Enhance the apple flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the fruit base before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg