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Warm Apple Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Sauce

Warm Apple Pudding
Warm Apple Pudding is a cozy, old-fashioned dessert that combines tender baked apples with a soft, cake-like pudding poured over the top before baking. The sweet vanilla topping, cooked on the stovetop, is drizzled warm over each serving, adding an extra layer of indulgence. This recipe is perfect for chilly evenings and has a classic texture somewhere between cake and cobbler, with a touch of creamy custard-like richness from the sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Topping 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base:

  • 6 cups apples (peeled and sliced, Haralson or similar tart variety)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

Topping:

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Apples

  • Peel and slice 6 cups of apples and place them into a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Make Batter

  • In an electric mixer, combine egg, softened butter, milk, sugar, baking powder, and flour.
  • Beat 2 minutes on low speed, then 1 minute on high speed.

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

  • Pour the batter evenly over the apples.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 hour.

Step 4: Make Topping

  • In a small saucepan, mix ½ cup sugar and 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 cup water.
  • Heat over medium, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes clear.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp vanilla.

Step 5: Serve

  • Serve warm pudding with warm topping drizzled over each portion.

Tips

  • Use tart apples (like Jonathan or Granny Smith) for best balance
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth
  • Substitute half the sugar with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • Chop apples finely for a softer pudding texture
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving to set
  • Double the topping if you prefer extra sauce
  • Works well in an 8×8 pan if 9×9 is unavailable

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 3gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked apples, baked pudding, comfort food, fall dessert, family favorite, vintage recipe, warm dessert
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