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Nigella Apple Sponge Pudding Recipe

Nigella Apple Sponge Pudding recipe
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Nigella Apple Sponge Pudding is a baked dessert where sliced apples form the juicy base, and a fluffy sponge batter is poured on top before baking. As it cooks, the apples soften into a stew-like texture, while the sponge rises into a light, airy topping. It’s a classic British-style pudding known for warm spices, tender fruit, and a melt-in-your-mouth finish. Nigella’s version keeps things simple, homey, and utterly comforting.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 4–5 apples (Bramley or Granny Smith work well), peeled and sliced

  • 2 tbsp sugar (for apples)

  • 1 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice

  • 125g butter (melted or softened)

  • 125g caster sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 125g self-raising flour

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Cream or custard for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the apples – Peel and slice the apples, then cook them in a saucepan with sugar and cinnamon until lightly softened.

  • Transfer to dish – Spread the warm apples evenly across the base of your baking dish.

  • Mix the sponge – Whisk butter and sugar together, then add eggs, vanilla, and finally the flour and salt.

  • Combine carefully – Stir the batter until smooth and creamy without overmixing.

  • Layer the pudding – Pour the sponge mixture over the apples, spreading gently with a spatula.

  • Bake until golden – Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until risen and lightly browned.

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