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Caramel Apple Sponge Pudding

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A warm, gooey, self-saucing caramel apple sponge pudding made with tender canned apples, a quick vanilla-golden syrup batter, and a molten brown-sugar caramel sauce that forms as it bakes. Cozy, comforting, and effortless.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup brown sugar

80g butter

1/4 cup golden syrup

1 tsp vanilla essence

2 eggs

125ml milk

1 (385g) can sliced apples in juice

1 1/2 cups soft brown sugar (for sauce)

50g butter (for sauce)

375ml water (for sauce)

Cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (fan bake). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and brown sugar.
  3. Melt butter in a small jug, then stir in golden syrup and vanilla.
  4. Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add the butter mixture, eggs, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Scatter the canned apple slices evenly into the baking dish. Pour the batter over the top and smooth.
  6. For the sauce, combine brown sugar, butter, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Heat until melted.
  7. Gently pour the hot caramel sauce over the batter using the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and the sponge tests clean.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Swap apples for canned pears for a lighter variation.

Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for warmth.

Fold raisins or chopped dates into the apples for extra sweetness.

Top with toasted nuts for crunch.

Serve with custard for an extra-comforting option.

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