Description
Malvern Pudding, also known as Custard Apple Pudding, is a heartwarming traditional English dessert that beautifully blends the tartness of cooking apples with the sweetness of eating apples. This delightful pudding features a creamy custard layer topped with a caramelized sugar crust, creating a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions. With its nostalgic flavors and simple preparation method, Malvern Pudding is an inviting treat that will delight friends and family alike. Easy to customize with spices or different apple varieties, this dessert ensures a memorable experience at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 375 g cooking apples (e.g., Bramleys)
- 375 g eating apples (e.g., russets)
- 45 g butter
- 60 g caster sugar (plus extra for topping)
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 45 g plain flour or cornflour (cornstarch)
- 500 ml whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 60 g demerara sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel, core, and slice both types of apples. Place in a saucepan with a little water over medium heat until softened.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and caster sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon rind and flour.
- Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth. Add egg yolks and vanilla paste; mix well.
- Layer softened apples in a baking dish and pour custard mixture over them.
- Sprinkle demerara sugar mixed with cinnamon on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg