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Apple Pudding
Apple Pudding is a rustic and homestyle dessert known for its simplicity and comforting flavor. Made by layering chopped apples with a sweetened custard-like batter, the dish bakes into a tender, golden pudding with soft fruit throughout. This style of pudding has roots in classic American farmhouse kitchens, where apples were a common seasonal staple. Its appeal lies in its unpretentious preparation, producing a warm and hearty dessert that pairs beautifully with cream, ice cream, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar. Perfect for fall or winter evenings, Apple Pudding delivers both nourishment and nostalgia in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups apples (chopped, peeled and cored)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup flour (approx., for batter)
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Apples

  • Peel, core, and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: Make Batter

  • In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale. Add vanilla, flour, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Layer Apples and Batter

  • Grease a baking dish. Place a layer of apples, then spoon over some batter. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

Step 4: Bake

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted comes out mostly clean.

Step 5: Serve

  • Serve warm, plain or with cream, custard, or ice cream.

Tips

  • Use tart apples (Granny Smith) for balance with chocolate sweetness
  • Add warm spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg as hinted (“spices & sweeten”)
  • Sweeten “to taste” with white or brown sugar depending on apple variety
  • Substitute dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • Add a splash of vanilla to the custard mixture
  • Try chopped nuts sprinkled over apples for texture
  • Bake in a deep pie dish or casserole as card mentions “deep pie dish”
  • Let rest 10 minutes after baking for pudding to set
  • Halve the recipe for a smaller crowd

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gTrans Fat: 0.15gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple dessert, baked dessert, chocolate, cozy dessert, family recipe, heritage recipe, old fashioned, pudding, vintage
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