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Deep Dish Apple Pudding
Deep Dish Apple Pudding is a classic American baked dessert that bridges the gap between fruit pudding and apple crisp. Popular in mid-20th-century home kitchens, this style of pudding highlights simple pantry ingredients layered over fresh apples and baked until bubbling and golden. Unlike a custard-based pudding, this version relies on a buttery flour topping that melts into the fruit as it bakes, creating a soft, spoonable texture with crisp edges. The addition of lemon juice brightens the apples while cinnamon adds warmth, making it especially appealing during cooler months. Served warm or cold with cream or ice cream, it’s cherished for its straightforward preparation and comforting, home-style flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 apples (large, peeled and sliced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Apples

  • Peel and slice the apples.
  • Place them in a deep casserole dish.
  • Add lemon juice and water.

Step 2: Season the Apples

  • Mix cinnamon with 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Sprinkle evenly over the apples.

Step 3: Make the Topping

  • Combine remaining sugar, flour, salt, and butter.
  • Mix until the texture resembles coarse oatmeal.

Step 4: Assemble

  • Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
  • Gently pat smooth.

Step 5: Bake

  • Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, until crust is browned and apples are tender.

Step 6: Serve

  • Serve warm or cold with cream or ice cream.

Tips

  • Use Granny Smith apples for more tartness
  • Add nutmeg for deeper spice
  • Substitute brown sugar for richer flavor
  • Add chopped walnuts for texture
  • Serve with vanilla custard instead of ice cream
  • Reduce sugar slightly for less sweetness
  • Use pears for a variation
  • Double topping for extra crunch

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 5gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword apple dessert, baked pudding, cinnamon apples, comfort food, fall dessert, vintage baking
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