Apple Sponge Pudding

Name: Apple Sponge Pudding
Ingredients: 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 4 ounces sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated; 12 teaspoon ground cloves (optional); 2 eggs; 12 teaspoon vanilla essence; 2 ounces caster sugar (US superfine sugar); 4 ounces self-raising flour; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 ounces sultanas (U.S. Golden Raisins) (optional)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
4 ounces sugar
1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated
12 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
2 eggs
12 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 ounces caster sugar (US superfine sugar)
4 ounces self-raising flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch salt
2 ounces sultanas (U.S. Golden Raisins) (optional)

Directions

1

Put the apples, sugar, lemon rind, and ground cloves (if using) into a saucepan with just enough water to cover and simmer on low for 5 minutes or until the apples are just tender.
2

Drain, and reserve the apple juice if desired.
3

For the topping beat the eggs and vanilla together and then beat in the caster sugar.
4

Fold in the flour and salt and combine.
5

Put the apple mixture into a greased pie dish and sprinkle brown sugar and sultanas if using.
6

Add the topping mixture and sprinkle with a little brown sugar.
7

Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 30 to 35 mintures or until the topping is golden brown and firm.