Malvern Pudding (Custard Apple Pudding)
Malvern Pudding, also known as Custard Apple Pudding, is a comforting British dessert that beautifully combines the tartness of cooking apples with the sweetness of eating apples, all enveloped in a creamy custard. Topped with a delightful layer of caramelized sugar, this traditional pudding is perfect for cozy family gatherings or an indulgent treat on a quiet night in. With its rich flavor and satisfying texture, Malvern Pudding is sure to become a cherished favorite. Enjoy it warm or chilled, paired with cream or ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 375 g cooking apples (e.g., Bramleys)
- 375 g eating apples (e.g., russets)
- 45 g butter
- 60 g caster sugar
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 45 g plain flour (or cornflour)
- 500 ml whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- 60 g demerara sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel, core, and slice the cooking and eating apples; layer them evenly in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in caster sugar and lemon rind until combined. Gradually whisk in flour, then slowly add milk until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Pour the custard over the apples and sprinkle with a mixture of demerara sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg