Eve’s Pudding

Recipe by: Darina Allen

This recipe brings back nostalgic memories for many of us, and it is certainly one that has stood the test of time. I remember it as an important part of the pudding repertoire of my childhood, and so will my children and grandchildren.

Eve’s Pudding

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

25

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 700g cooking apples, Bramley’s Seedling or Grenadier

  • about 75-110g sugar

  • For the Topping:

  • 50g butter

  • 50g sugar

  • 1 organic egg, beaten

  • 75g self-raising flour

  • 1-2 tbsp milk

  • To Serve:

  • homemade custard or lightly whipped cream

  • 900ml pie dish

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6.

  2. Peel, core and slice the apples and put them in a heavy saucepan with 1 tablespoon of water and the sugar. Cover the pan and stew the apples gently until just soft, then tip into a buttered pie dish.

  3. Cream the butter until soft, add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg by degrees and beat well until completely incorporated. Sieve the flour and fold into the butter and egg mixture. Add about 1 tablespoon of milk or enough to bring the mixture to a dropping consistency. Spread this mixture gently over the apple.

  4. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the sponge topping is firm to the touch in the centre. Sprinkle with caster sugar. Serve warm with homemade custard or lightly whipped cream.

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