Delia Smith Eve’s Pudding Recipe

Delia Smith’s Eve’s Pudding is made with cooking apples, lemon juice, butter, caster sugar, self-raising flour, and eggs. This traditional Eve’s Pudding recipe creates a comforting dessert that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Delia Smith Eve’s Pudding Ingredients

For the filling:

• 2 large cooking apples (about 500g/1lb 2oz)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 20g/¾oz butter
• 2 tbsp caster sugar

For the topping:

• 75g/3oz butter
• 100g/3½oz caster sugar
• 100g/3½oz self-raising flour
• 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp boiling water

To serve:

• Cream or custard

How To Make Delia Smith Eve’s Pudding

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and roughly chop the apples. Place in a saucepan with lemon juice and 2 tbsp water. Stir, cover, and cook briskly for 5 minutes until soft.
3. Add butter and sugar: Stir in the butter and caster sugar. Transfer to a 900ml/1½ pint (3¾ cup) ceramic gratin dish (about 5cm/2in deep). Leave to cool while you prepare the topping.
4. Make the topping: Cream together the butter and caster sugar until fluffy. Fold in the flour and beaten eggs alternately until blended. Add 1 tbsp boiling water.
5. Assemble and bake: Spoon the topping over the apples. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is puffy and golden.
6. Serve: Enjoy with cream or custard.

Recipe Tips

• Use cooking apples: Choose cooking apples like Bramley for a softer texture and better flavor when baked.
• Pre-cook the apples properly: Make sure the apples are soft before adding the butter and sugar; this ensures they break down nicely and blend with the topping.
• Fold gently: When combining the flour and eggs with the butter and sugar, fold gently to keep the mixture light and airy.
• Add boiling water to the topping: This helps the topping become light and fluffy, ensuring it bakes evenly over the apples.
• Cool before baking: Allow the apple mixture to cool slightly before adding the topping to prevent it from melting and mixing into the apples.

What Serve With Eve’s Pudding?

This warm Eve’s Pudding pairs well with cream, custard, vanilla ice cream, or clotted cream. It also can be served alongside fresh berries, a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of toffee sauce for a delicious dessert.

How To Store Leftovers Eve’s Pudding?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Eve’s Pudding cool to room temperature. Then cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow the pudding to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying.

How To Reheat Leftovers Eve’s Pudding?

• In The Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the pudding in an oven-safe dish and cover it with foil. Heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.
• In The Microwave: Transfer the pudding to a microwave-safe dish. Heat on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking and stirring halfway through to ensure even heating.

Delia Smith Eve’s Pudding Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)

• Calories: 454
• Total Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Cholesterol: 168mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Potassium: 156mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 66g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 49g
• Protein: 13g

Try More Delia Smith Recipes:

• Delia Smith Salmon Lasagne
• Delia Smith Vinaigrette Dressing
• Delia Smith Normandy Chicken
• Delia Smith Chocolate Fudge Icing