Eve Pudding Recipe Mary Berry
Mary Berry's twist on the classic Eve's Pudding is a delightful dessert that combines sweet, stewed apples with a light sponge topping. It strikes a perfect balance between tradition and innovation, offering a comforting and accessible treat for bakers of all levels. Whether enjoyed on its own or with vanilla ice cream or custard, this dessert provides a harmonious fusion of flavors and textures that's sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. It's a testament to the enduring charm of classic British sweets and Mary Berry's culinary expertise.
Ingredients
- 500 g cooking apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 125 g baking spread
- 90 g dark brown sugar
- 125 g caster sugar
- 125 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 175 g 6 oz softened unsalted butter
- 175 g 6 oz caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 175 g 6 oz self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan 180°C/Gas 4.
- Grease a 900ml/1½ pint capacity ceramic gratin dish.
- Arrange the apple slices in the dish and sprinkle over the lemon zest and juice.
- In a large bowl, cream together the baking spread, brown sugar and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Spoon the batter over the apples and level the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Serve warm with custard or cream.