Eve’s Pudding

Eve’s pudding is a deliciously comforting combination of stewed apples and sponge. Serve with plenty of custard or cream.

Eve's Pudding

Ingredients

  • 4 Eating apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 50g (1¾ oz) Self-raising flour
  • ¼ Teaspoon baking powder
  • 30g (1 oz) Butter
  • 50g (1¾ oz) Caster sugar
  • 1 Large egg

Method

  1. In a large pot, stew the apple slices over low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until soft.
  2. Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4.
  3. Place stewed apples in the bottom of a oven proof baking dish or large souffle dish.
  4. Sieve flour and baking powder together in a bowl.
  5. Beat the butter, sugar and egg together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the flour mixture. Pour on top of the stewed apples and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until well risen, firm and springy when you touch it! Dust with icing sugar and serve with custard or whipped cream.
  • Serves: 4
  • Preparation time: 30 minutes
  • Serving Cost: 28p