Description
Jamie Oliver’s Apple Sponge Pudding is a classic dessert that combines tender, caramelized apples with a soft, fluffy sponge topping. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, this warm and comforting dessert is simple to prepare yet delivers rich flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Base:
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- 4 large apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and sliced
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- 50g (1/4 cup) sugar
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- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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- 25g (2 tablespoons) butter
For the Sponge Topping:
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- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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- 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 100g (3/4 cup) self-raising flour
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- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
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- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 1.5-liter baking dish with butter.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Base
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- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and slightly caramelized.
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- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Step 3: Make the Sponge Batter
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- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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- Gently fold in the self-raising flour, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Pudding
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- Spoon the sponge batter evenly over the apple layer, spreading it gently to cover the apples.
Step 5: Bake the Pudding
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- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the sponge topping is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Serve
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- Let the pudding cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.