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Caramel Apple Sponge Pudding Recipe

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A classic British dessert, Caramel Apple Sponge Pudding combines soft, fluffy sponge cake layered over sweet, juicy apples, baked with a luscious caramel sauce. This comforting pudding is perfect served warm with cream or vanilla ice cream, making a cozy treat for family and friends.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups plain flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 80g butter
  • ¼ cup golden syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 eggs
  • 125ml milk

Fruit

  • 385g can sliced apples, in juice

Caramel Sauce

  • 1½ cups soft brown sugar
  • 50g butter
  • 375ml water
  • Generous pinch of salt

To Serve

  • Cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C fan bake to prepare for baking the pudding evenly.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and ½ cup brown sugar to combine the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Melt Butter Mixture: In a small jug, melt 80g butter, then add ¼ cup golden syrup and 1 tsp vanilla essence. Mix until the mixture is thick and glossy to add moisture and flavor to the batter.
  4. Mix Batter: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the butter mixture, and add 2 eggs and 125ml milk. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps, ensuring a light sponge.
  5. Arrange Apples: Grease a baking dish and scatter the canned sliced apples evenly across the base to create the fruit layer.
  6. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter over the apples in the baking dish and use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly over the fruit layer.
  7. Make Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1½ cups soft brown sugar, 50g butter, 375ml water, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and butter have melted completely to form a rich caramel sauce.
  8. Pour Caramel Over Batter: Carefully pour the caramel sauce over the top of the batter, letting it run over the back of a spoon to keep the sauce on top and prevent it from mixing into the batter.
  9. Bake: Place the pudding into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pudding is golden and a skewer inserted into the sponge layer comes out clean.
  10. Rest and Serve: Allow the pudding to sit for 10 minutes after baking to cool slightly and let the caramel thicken. Serve warm with cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Use a fan oven setting for even baking and a moister sponge.
  • If you prefer a tangier taste, try using Granny Smith apples instead of canned sliced apples.
  • For extra caramel flavor, drizzle a little additional golden syrup over the pudding before serving.
  • This pudding can be made in advance and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
  • Ensure that the caramel sauce is poured carefully to avoid mixing with the batter to achieve the signature caramel topping effect.

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