Description
Comforting eves pudding brings classic British dessert magic to your table, blending sweet apples with tender sponge cake. Rich layers of caramelized fruit and buttery batter invite warm memories of home-cooked goodness while delighting hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Ingredients:
- 2 large cooking apples (500 grams / 1 pound 2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 20 grams butter
Cake Batter Ingredients:
- 75 grams butter
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 100 grams self-raising flour
- 2 free-range eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
Serving Suggestion:
- Custard
- Cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even baking.
- Carefully remove apple cores, peel, and slice into uniform chunks, then gently simmer with lemon juice and water for approximately 5 minutes to soften and release natural flavors.
- Incorporate butter and sugar into the cooked apples, creating a rich, caramelized base, and transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Using an electric mixer or whisk, cream butter and caster sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Gradually introduce self-raising flour and eggs into the creamed mixture, stirring gently to maintain airiness, then add a small amount of boiling water to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Carefully distribute the batter over the prepared apple layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a set texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then serve warm alongside a generous portion of custard or freshly whipped cream for a classic dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap apples with pears or plums for a seasonal twist on this classic dessert.
- Use gluten-free self-raising flour to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple mixture for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Prepare the pudding ahead of time and reheat gently before serving to maintain its soft, comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg