Spiced Apple Sponge Recipe

Name: Spiced Apple Sponge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 850 g granny smith apples; 30 g butter; 1/3 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 eggs; 1 finely grated lemon, zest of; 1/4 cup self raising flour; 1/4 cup cornflour (cornstarch); sifted icing sugar, to serve

Servings: persons

850 g granny smith apples
30 g butter
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
1/4 cup self raising flour
1/4 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
sifted icing sugar, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 350*F (180*C).
2
Peel core, and slice the apples into eights (slicing through the middle ways, so that the slices stay in rounds).
3
Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the apples slices and cook, stirring occasionally, over high heat for 7 minutes, or until browned.
4
Add the raisins, lemon juice, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, half the sugar and 1/2 cup water.
5
Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
6
Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves and spoon the apple mixture into a deep 2 litre round ovenproof casserole.
7
To make the sponge topping, beat the eggs, remaining sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl with electric beaters for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the mixture is light and creamy.
8
Sift together the flours and fold into the creamy mixture with a metal spoon.
9
Spoon the sponge topping over the apples and bake for 30 minutes, or until the sponge is well risen and golden.
10
Dust with icing sugar before serving.
11
Best eaten immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 850 g granny smith apples, 30 g butter, 1/3 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spiced Apple Sponge falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Apple Sponge

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