Malvern Pudding (Custard Apple Pudding)
Malvern Pudding, also known as Custard Apple Pudding, is a charming English dessert that masterfully combines the tartness of cooking apples with the sweetness of eating apples, all enveloped in a luscious custard layer. This delightful treat is perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, or simply to enjoy during a cozy night in. With its creamy texture and warm cinnamon topping, Malvern Pudding offers a comforting taste of traditional British heritage. Easy to make and adaptable for any season, this pudding is sure to impress guests and become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
Ingredients
Scale
- 375 g cooking apples (e.g., Bramleys)
- 375 g eating apples (e.g., russets)
- 90 g butter (divided)
- 60 g caster sugar (divided)
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 45 g plain flour
- 500 ml whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- 60 g demerara sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice both types of apples thinly.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 45 g of butter. Add the cooking apples, 60 g caster sugar, and lemon rind. Cook until softened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In another saucepan, melt the remaining 45 g of butter over low heat. Stir in plain flour until combined. Gradually whisk in whole milk until thickened.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly before whisking in egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer the cooked apple mixture first, then pour custard over evenly.
- Mix demerara sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle on top before baking at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg