Irresistible Custard Apple Pudding for Cozy Nights In

This Custard Apple Pudding combines tart and sweet apples with creamy custard, topped with caramel for a comforting dessert experience.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: British

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

375 g Cooking Apples Use Bramleys for a tart base.
375 g Eating Apples Russets balance tartness.
90 g Butter For enriching flavor.
60 g Caster Sugar Sweetens apples and aids caramelization.
1 N/A Lemon Rind (Grated) Adds zest.

For the Custard

45 g Plain Flour/Cornflour Thickens the custard.
500 ml Whole Milk Creamy base.
3 large Egg Yolks Richness and setting agent.
1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Aromatic flavor.

For the Topping

60 g Demerara Sugar For crunchy topping.
0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor.

Equipment

oven
baking dish
saucepan
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Peel, core, and chop the apples. Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar and lemon rind, cook for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a baking dish.
In another saucepan, melt remaining butter, add flour/cornflour while whisking to form a roux. Gradually pour in milk, whisk until thickened for about 5-8 minutes.
Remove from heat, let cool, then whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until well combined.
Pour custard over apples in baking dish. Mix sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over custard.
Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.

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