Malvern Apple Pudding with Caramelized Sugar Recipe
Malvern Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring tender baked apples submerged in a rich, vanilla-flavored custard with a caramelized brown sugar topping. This comforting pudding combines the tartness of Granny Smith or Bramley apples with a creamy, golden baked custard for a delightfully warm and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Bramley)
Custard
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- A pinch of salt
Topping
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish and arrange the apple slices evenly at the bottom. Lightly sprinkle with granulated sugar and set aside.
- Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, full-fat milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, melted butter, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. If a thicker custard is desired, whisk in the optional flour until fully combined.
- Assemble the Pudding: Pour the custard mixture gently over the apples in the prepared baking dish. Tap the dish lightly on the counter to help the custard settle evenly among the apple slices.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and has turned a light golden brown color.
- Caramelize the Sugar: About 5 minutes before the end of baking, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the pudding. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the brown sugar melts and forms a crispy, caramelized topping.
- Serve: Remove the pudding from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith or Bramley balances the sweetness of the custard and caramel topping.
- The optional flour in the custard helps to thicken it, but you can omit it for a lighter texture.
- For best caramelization, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly and ensure the oven is fully preheated.
- Allow the pudding to rest a few minutes to let the custard set further before serving.
- Serve the pudding warm for the best flavor contrast between the creamy custard and crisp caramelized sugar.
Keywords: Malvern Pudding, British dessert, baked apple custard, caramelized sugar pudding, traditional pudding
