Malvern Pudding (Custard Apple Pudding) Recipe
Malvern Pudding, also known as Custard Apple Pudding, is a delightful British dessert featuring a deliciously soft apple base topped with a rich, creamy custard. This comforting baked treat combines the tartness of cooking apples with the sweetness of eating apples, all enhanced by a touch of lemon and cinnamon for a warm, fragrant finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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Apple Base
- 375 g cooking apples (such as Bramleys), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 375 g eating apples (such as russets), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 45 g butter
- 60 g caster sugar
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
Custard Topping
- 45 g butter
- 45 g plain flour (or cornflour)
- 500 ml whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
Topping
- 60 g demerara sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel, core, and chop both cooking and eating apples into small pieces to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Cook Apple Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 45 g of butter. Add the chopped apples, 60 g caster sugar, and lemon rind. Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples soften and release their juices, then transfer the mixture to a baking dish to form the base layer.
- Make Custard: In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 45 g butter over low heat. Stir in the flour to create a smooth roux, then gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue cooking gently until the custard thickens slightly. Remove from heat, then whisk in the egg yolks and vanilla extract to create a rich custard topping.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the custard evenly over the apple base in the baking dish. Mix the demerara sugar with ground cinnamon and sprinkle this over the custard surface. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the pudding is golden brown and the custard is set.
Notes
- Using a mix of cooking and eating apples balances tartness and sweetness.
- If preferred, cornflour can be used instead of plain flour to thicken the custard.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving for the custard to set fully.
- The demerara sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and caramelized flavor.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
Keywords: Malvern Pudding, Custard Apple Pudding, British dessert, baked apple custard, traditional pudding
