Eves Pudding A Traditional British Apple Dessert Recipes

APPLE SPONGE EVE'S PUDDING

Steps:

• Butter the sides and base of a medium-sized ovenproof dish measuring approx. 20cm/8" x 14cm/5.5" x 6cm/2.5" deep.
• Preheat the oven to 170 deg fan assisted.
• Peel and core the apples. Slice them into chunks. Gently stew with 2 tablespoons of water for a few moments until softened.
• Pour the stewed apples into the prepared dish.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go along.
• Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, adding a little flour in between to help prevent curdling. Mix until well combined.
• Add the vanilla extract and remaining flour. Mix until well combined. Do not over beat as you will over stretch the gluten in the flour.
• Pour the cake batter evenly over the top of the stewed apples.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for 40 mins. Or until baked. Testing the centre of the sponge in various places, with a skewer until it comes out clean.

EVE'S PUDDING (A TRADITIONAL BRITISH APPLE DESSERT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C).
• Butter the inside of a pie dish, or similar sized baking dish. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl so that they are evenly mixed.
• Place the sliced apples in a large bowl and add the lemon juice, lemon rind, half of the sugar (3 oz), and stir well. Put the apples into the greased pie dish and set aside.
• Cream the remaining (3 oz) sugar and butter until light and fluffy, beat in the egg.
• Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, until well combined, without over mixing.
• Spread the mixture evenly over the apples.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the sponge is firm and golden brown.
• Enjoy with custard, preferably, or fresh cream.

EVE'S PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180 C/350 F/160 FAN/Gas 4
• Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, cream the butter and caster sugar together in a bowl until pale and well combined.
• Whisk the eggs together with the vanilla extract and add gradually to the mixture, beating well.
• Stir together the ground almonds, flour and baking powder.
• Fold the flour mix into the egg mixture with a metal spoon.
• Peel and core the apples. Cut each quarter into 3 or 4 slices and place into a bowl with the lemon juice.
• Stir in the cornflour, cinnamon and dark brown sugar.
• Transfer the apple mixture to the pie dish.
• Spread the sponge mixture over the apples and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
• Bake for 40 - 45 minutes until well risen and golden brown.

EVE'S PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
• Peel, core and roughly chop the apples. Add the apples to a saucepan with the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water. Stir, cover and cook briskly for five minutes until the apples are soft.
• Add the butter and caster sugar and stir. Then transfer to a 900ml/1½ pint capacity ceramic gratin dish, about 5cm/2in deep. Leave to cool while you prepare the topping.
• For the topping, cream together the butter and caster sugar until fluffy and light.
• Fold the flour and egg in alternate spoonfuls into the sugar mixture until blended, being careful to keep folding rather than stirring energetically - this will keep air in the mixture and fold in. Add a spoonful of boiling water to the mix.
• Spoon the mixture over the apples. Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is puffy and golden. Serve with cream or custard.