An easy Eve's pudding recipe made with a layer of tart cinnamon-spiced stewed apple, topped with a fluffy vanilla sponge!
Serve this classic British dessert with custard, cream, or ice cream for an easy apple sponge pudding the whole family will love!
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This simple recipe for Eves pudding makes a delicious change from the usual apple crumble and apple pie recipes around during apple season.
I like to use tart Bramley apples or cooking apples, which contrast nicely with the sweet vanilla sponge.
Love Bramley apples? You might also like my easy cinnamon apple muffins recipe, air fryer apple crumble, and apple loaf cake too!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Soft stewed apples with a fluffy sponge on top makes for a warm and cosy dessert, especially during chilly autumn evenings.
- Renowned for their tartness and fluffy texture when cooked, Bramley apples break down beautifully, creating a tangy base that complements the sweet sponge perfectly.
- Eves pudding can be served with custard, ice cream, clotted cream, or whipped cream.
- The recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled) to feed more people.
"What a special recipe! I love the combination of the soft sponge with the apple filling. Perfect for autumn!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liza
🛒 Ingredient notes
For the stewed apple layer:
Bramley Apples - you'll need 750g of Bramley apples. If you can't get hold of Bramley apples, use any cooking apple or tart eating apple such as Granny Smith. If using a dessert apple, you'll need to reduce the amount of sugar used to sweeten them.
Lemon Juice - stops the apples from going brown when chopped and also acts as the liquid for stewing.
Water - for stewing the apples.
Cinnamon - although not a traditional ingredient in Eve's pudding, this warming ground spice gives the apples a lovely warming flavour.
Caster Sugar - to sweeten the Bramley apples. But, if you like your apples very tart, use only half the sugar quantity specified in the recipe card.
For the vanilla sponge;
Butter - unsalted butter which has been softened. You can also use soft margarine like Stork.
Golden Caster Sugar - or use white caster sugar or granulated sugar.
Eggs - 2 large eggs at room temperature.
Flour - self-raising flour is used in this recipe, which already has the raising agent added.
Vanilla Extract - one teaspoon of good quality vanilla extract. You can also use vanilla bean paste.
🔪 How to make Eve's pudding
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°fan/ Gas 4) and lightly grease a 1.5-2 litre baking dish.
Top Tips
- Make the sponge mixture first, then peel and chop the apples ready for stewing. This will prevent them from going brown.
- Make sure all of the sponge ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. This will ensure your sponge is light and fluffy!
- The apple layer should be moist, but not overly wet. If there's too much liquid, the sponge may become soggy. If your apples release too much juice, consider draining some of it off or cooking them a little longer before adding the sponge layer.
- Skip the cinnamon if you don't like it, or swap it for mixed spice or nutmeg.
- The sponge topping should be golden and spring back when lightly pressed. An inserted skewer should come out clean. Keep an eye on the pudding as it bakes to avoid overcooking.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve Eve's pudding with custard, whipped cream, clotted cream, or even vanilla ice cream (my honeycomb ice cream goes well with it too!).
It's also delicious with creme fraiche, evaporated milk, or Greek yogurt!
📖 Variations
- Add fresh berries to the apples. Blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries would work well! Just stir them in once the Bramley apples have been stewed.
- Other fruit, such as plums or rhubarb can also be used.
- Sprinkle a little demerara sugar or brown sugar over the sponge for an extra sweet crunchy topping.
- Add flaked almonds to the top of the sponge for nutty texture.
- Make slow cooker Eve's pudding!
- Swap some of the self-raising flour for ground almonds which will produce an extra moist sponge.
🥡 Storage
The apple sponge pudding is best served warm, straight from the oven.
Store - Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - Microwave or warm the pudding in the oven before serving. You can also eat it at room temperature!
Can you freeze Eve's pudding? - Yes, you can! Once the pudding is completely cooled, wrap it tightly in cling film or place it in an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw it overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the oven until warm throughout.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Eve's pudding is a traditional British dessert that consists of a layer of stewed apples topped with a sponge cake mixture
The dessert is believed to be named after Eve from the biblical story of Adam and Eve, referencing the apple from the Garden of Eden.
I haven't tried making a vegan version of Eve's pudding, but the butter could be replaced with a dairy-free butter alternative, and dairy-free yogurt could be used instead of the eggs.
Yes! Reheat in the microwave or low oven until heated through. It's best served fresh from the oven though!
Bramley apples are traditionally used due to their tart flavour and fluffy texture when cooked.
If your apples release an excessive amount of juice, you can drain some of it off or let the apples stew for a longer time before adding the sponge layer to prevent a soggy sponge.
Yes, you can make Eve's Pudding in advance. This traditional British dessert, typically made with stewed apples topped with a sponge cake layer, can be prepared a day ahead. Assemble the pudding and store it in the fridge. Before serving, bake it in the oven until the sponge is golden and cooked through. This make-ahead method can be quite convenient, especially for dinner parties or family gatherings. Remember to bring the pudding to room temperature before baking if it has been refrigerated.
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Recipe
Easy Eve's Pudding Recipe (Apple Sponge)
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Ingredients
For the sponge
- 125 g Butter softened
- 125 g Golden Caster Sugar
- 2 Eggs large
- 125 g Self-Raising Flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the stewed apples
- 750 g Bramley Apples peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Water
- 3 tablespoon Caster Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C(160 °fan/ Gas 4/ 350°F) and lightly grease a 1.5-2 litre baking dish.
- For the sponge, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy using a wooden spoon.125 g Butter, 125 g Golden Caster Sugar
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.2 Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Fold in the flour until all of the ingredients are combined. Set aside whilst you stew the apples.125 g Self-Raising Flour
- Place the chopped apples, lemon juice and water in a large saucepan and cook on a medium heat for 7-8 minutes until the apples turn soft and mushy.750 g Bramley Apples, 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoon Water
- Stir in the caster sugar and cinnamon then spoon the apples into the prepared baking dish.3 tablespoon Caster Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Top the apples with the vanilla sponge and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the sponge is golden brown.
Notes
- Make the sponge mixture first, then peel and chop the apples ready for stewing. This will prevent them from going brown.
- Make sure all of the sponge ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. This will ensure your sponge is light and fluffy!
- The apple layer should be moist, but not overly wet. If there's too much liquid, the sponge may become soggy. If your apples release too much juice, consider draining some of it off or cooking them a little longer before adding the sponge layer.
- Add fresh berries to the apples. Blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries would work well! Just stir them in once the Bramley apples have been stewed.
- Other fruit such as plums or rhubarb can also be used!
- Sprinkle a little demerara sugar or brown sugar over the sponge for an extra sweet crunchy topping.
- Add flaked almonds to the top of the sponge.
- Make slow cooker Eve's pudding!
- Swap some of the self-raising flour for ground almonds which will produce an extra moist sponge.
donna says
Hi. Can I double this and bake it in a 13 x 9 x 2 pan? What would be the correct bake time? Thanks
Beth Sachs says
Hi Donna. Yes you can double the recipe. It should bake in the same amount of time.
Deb says
Hi , I doubled the quantities but had to bake for 60 mins in a 13x9x2 dish !
It was absolutely delicious! , As suggested I added some ground almonds to the flour and flaked almonds on top of the sponge mixture !
Thanks, will definitely make again .
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
Oh, this looks absolutely luscious! That sponge on top is so light and fluffy - thanks for the reminder to start with everything at room temperature.
Tavo says
loved this apple pudding! Super easy to make and yummy!
Carrie says
This was the perfect fall treat! My husband loved it too.
Liza says
What a special recipe! I love the combination of the soft sponge with the apple filling. Perfect for autumn!!
Jacqueline says
That looks gorgeous Beth. I do love a fruity pudding and yes pour on that custard.