Light, fluffy, and filled with juicy warm apple pieces, this delicious apple sponge pudding is wonderful served warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. A classic winter warmer that will put a smile on your face.
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Ingredients
Method
Apple sponge pudding
Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
Make stewed fruit: Place 1cm water in a saucepan with sugar, clove and lemon peel. Bring to boil, stirring. Add fruit. Cook gently, covered, for about 10 minutes until tender.
Spoon stewed fruit into the base of a 20cm pie plate or casserole dish.
In a bowl, beat spread and sugar together until creamy. Add egg, beating well. Lightly fold in flour, alternately with milk. Spread evenly over fruit.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until top is firm and golden. Serve apple sponge pudding warm with ice-cream or cream.
What to serve with apple sponge pudding
We recommend serving your pudding with ice-cream or cream.
More warming winter desserts
For more comforting sweet treats like this pudding, see our collection of winter dessert recipes. They pair beautifully with our winter dinner ideas.