Quick Apple Sponge
The quick apple sponge is a beloved dessert that showcases mankind’s desire for delightful sweets without the lengthy kitchen commitment. This recipe combines the tartness of apples with the richness of a fluffy sponge, promising a dessert that’s both quick to make and comforting to enjoy.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
20-30 minutes
Servings
This recipe serves 6.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith or Braeburn apples: 3 (about 500g or 1.1 lbs)
- Sugar: 3/4 cup (150g or 5.29 oz)
- Lemon: 1, zested
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml or 0.04 oz) (alternatively, cinnamon or allspice)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115g or 4 oz), melted and cooled
- Large egg: 1
- Flour: 1 cup (120g or 4.23 oz), sifted
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 ml or 0.17 oz)
- Custard, cream, or ice cream for serving (optional)
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Grease a 22cm (approximately 9-inch) pie dish.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Spread them at the bottom of the dish.
- Drizzle the apple slices with lemon juice and sprinkle with half of the sugar.
- In a large bowl, cream together the remaining sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and ground cloves.
- Spread the sponge mixture over the apples in the dish.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through
- Serve warm or cold, optionally with custard, cream, or ice cream.
This quick apple sponge recipe is the perfect dessert for those seeking a sweet treat without the long hours in the kitchen. With its tart apple base and fluffy sponge top, it’s a comforting dessert that’s sure to please. Serve it warm for an extra cozy experience, and remember, it stores well in the fridge for enjoying later.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Sugar: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fiber: 2g