This Marry Berry Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding is a warm and fluffy dessert, which includes Bramley apples and lemon zest. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Marry Berry Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding Ingredients
- 225g (8oz) Bramley apples, peeled and diced
- 55g (2oz) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 75g (3oz) light muscovado sugar
- 150g (5oz) self-raising flour
- 150g (5oz) baking spread, straight from the fridge
- 150g (5oz) caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
- Golden syrup, warmed, to serve (optional)
How To Make Marry Berry Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding
- Prep the basin: Grease a 1.2-litre pudding basin with butter.
- Layer the apples: Mix diced apples, melted butter, and muscovado sugar. Spoon into the bottom of the basin.
- Make the batter: Whisk together flour, baking spread, caster sugar, eggs, milk, and lemon zest until pale and fluffy. Spoon over apples and level the top.
- Cover for steaming: Place foil and baking paper with a central pleat over the basin. Seal tightly or tie with string.
- Steam the pudding: Set basin on a trivet in a saucepan. Add boiling water halfway up sides. Cover and simmer for 2–2½ hours.
- Unmould and serve: Remove foil, invert pudding onto a plate, and lift off the basin. Drizzle with golden syrup if desired.
- Serve with custard or cream.
Recipe Tips
- How to prevent water from seeping in: Ensure the foil and paper are tightly sealed with a pleat to allow expansion.
- Can I make it ahead? Yes, it can be made up to a day in advance and reheated.
- Can I freeze it? Yes, this pudding freezes well. Defrost and steam gently to reheat.
- What apples work best? Bramley apples are ideal due to their tart flavor and soft texture after cooking.
What To Serve With Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding
This pudding pairs perfectly with warm toppings like:
- Custard
- Pouring cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Clotted cream
How To Store Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding
Refrigerate: Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat by steaming or microwaving gently.
Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost and steam to reheat.
Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~400 kcal per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 4g
- Sugar: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I use other types of apples?
Yes, but tart cooking apples like Bramley work best for soft texture and flavor.
How do I know when it’s fully cooked?
The sponge should be risen and firm in the center when lightly pressed.
Can I use butter instead of baking spread?
Yes, though baking spread makes the sponge lighter.
Do I need a special pudding basin?
A standard heatproof pudding basin works, just ensure it’s well greased.0
Marry Berry Apple and Lemon Steamed Pudding
Description
A warm, old-fashioned pudding with soft Bramley apples and lemon-scented sponge, perfect with custard or golden syrup.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grease a 1.2-litre pudding basin with butter.
- Mix apples, melted butter, and muscovado sugar. Spoon into basin base.
- Whisk flour, baking spread, caster sugar, eggs, milk, and lemon zest until fluffy.