Malvern Pudding
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Serves 6 · Ready in 45 min
This classic British apple pudding is pure comfort food! Justine's Malvern apple pudding features tender stewed apples topped with silky vanilla custard and a caramelised sugar crust. This traditional apple pudding combines Granny Smith and Pink Lady apples for the perfect sweet-tart balance. The homemade custard makes this apple pudding extra special – no packet mix here! Ready in 45 minutes, this warming apple pudding is perfect for chilly nights. Serve this gorgeous apple pudding warm for the ultimate cosy dessert experience!
Recipe
Serves 6 · Total 45m
Ingredients
- 1kg mix of Granny Smith and Pink Lady, peeled cored and cut into wedges
- 80g (⅓ cup) caster sugar
- Zest 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 60g (¼ cup) demerara sugar
- 20g butter, diced
Custard
- 375ml (1½ cups) milk
- 375ml (1½ cups) thickened cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean extract
- 3 whole eggs and 1 yolk
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 80g (⅓ cup) caster sugar
Method
- Place the apples in a pot with caster sugar and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat with the lid on for about 10-15 minutes or until they are soft. Transfer the stewed apples into a buttered oval baking dish.
- For the custard, place milk, cream and vanilla into a pot and heat until it just boils. Remove and infuse for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, cornflour and caster sugar until just combined. Slowly pour in the milk and cream mixture, whisking continuously. Pour the mixture back into the pot and, over a medium-low heat stir the custard with a wooden spoon until it thickens. Place in a bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill element in the oven. Arrange apples in a 1.5L capacity oven-safe dish. Pour custard over and smooth it out. Combine the demerara sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Dot with the butter and grill for 5-8 minutes or until caramelised. As an alternative, for a crispier topping, use a blow torch to caramelise.