This apple sponge pudding dessert recipe is for Eves pudding, which is a traditional apple dessert recipe. If looking for how to make a pudding, this apple sponge pudding recipe is ideal.
Ingredients – Serves 2
- 150 Bramley apples
- 50g granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- A touch of butter, for greasing
- 1 teaspoon cold water
For the sponge:
- 45g soft margarine
- 45g caster sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 45g self-raising flour
- A few drops vanilla extract, for flavour
Getting everything ready
- Lightly grease two 9cm ramekin dishes with a touch of butter. Sprinkle a little of the granulated sugar in the dishes to coat the inside.
- Peel, core and chop the apples into large dice and place them in a saucepan. Add the lemon juice, cold water and granulated sugar. Cover with cling film as soon as possible, as the apple will quickly discolour when peeled.
- Break the egg into a small jug and beat well with a fork.
- Pre-heat the oven to 175°C (Gas Mark 4).
Method
- Remove the cling film and place the saucepan on the hob over a medium heat. Put on the lid and gently stew the apples for a few minutes until soft. When soft, drain off the excess liquid and mash the apple to a smooth purée using a wooden spoon.
- Divide the mashed apple between the prepared ramekins and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, make the sponge topping. Place the soft margarine and caster sugar into a clean mixing bowl. Using a handheld electric whisk, whisk until light and fluffy (don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl from time to time).
- Next, gradually add the beaten egg until all the egg has been incorporated and add a few drops of vanilla extract for extra flavour. Sift the flour into the bowl and fold in using a metal spoon.
- Spoon the sponge mixture evenly over the apple. Place the ramekins on a baking tray and put them in the pre-heated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the eves puddings are golden brown and the sponge is firm to touch.
- Remove the apple sponge pudding from the oven and serve hot with custard.
Apple sponge pudding – hints and tips
It is worth putting your ramekins onto a baking tray as the apple may bubble over the sides. The tray will catch any spillage and it is much easier to clean a tray than the bottom of an oven!
Delicious dessert recipes
Chocolate mousse
This chocolate recipe is for chocolate mousse. Sometimes referred to as mousse au chocolat, this mousse recipe uses dark chocolate. You could add the zest of orange and Grand Mariner for a great alternative chocolate mousse.
Fresh fruit salad
This recipe is for fresh fruit salad and can be prepared with the fruit of your choice. This fruit salad recipe uses a stock syrup and is served in frosted glasses with some pouring cream.
Jam sponge pudding
This recipe is for a steamed jam sponge pudding. This recipe for sponge pudding could exchange the jam for lemon curd or golden syrup, or add some dried fruit to the sponge mix. Alternatively, you could exchange 25g of the flour for cocoa powder to make a chocolate sponge pudding and serve with a hot chocolate sauce.
Chocolate roulade
This chocolate recipe is for a chocolate roulade and is great served with a few strawberries.
Brandy snaps
This brandy snaps recipe shows how to make brandy snaps and brandy snap baskets. Brandy snaps look and taste great and are mostly filled with cream when served.
Baked rice pudding
This rice pudding recipe is a traditional pudding recipe and can be served with your favourite jam. If you are looking for rice pudding recipes, this rice pudding is well worth trying.
Vanilla bavarois
This recipe for vanilla bavarois is great for those looking for recipes for vanilla. This vanilla bavarois recipe can be served with whipped cream, strawberries and brandy snaps.
Pancakes
This is a recipe for pancakes, also known as crepes. This pancake recipe shows how easy it is to make pancakes. Pancakes can be filled with the filling of your choice.
Bread and butter pudding
This is a pudding recipe for bread and butter pudding. Often known simply as bread pudding, this dessert recipe is great served with hot custard.
Strawberry trifle
This recipe for strawberry trifle is a great strawberry recipe to try at home. If you are looking for a recipe for trifle, this strawberry dessert tastes fantastic all through the year.