Nostalgic Apple Pudding

A community recipe by MapleLass

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

This time of year I miss my Nana, but this helps me remember her - and what I might imagine as simpler times. I can be idealistic, can't I?

Ingredients

Serves: 4

For the Pudding

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sugar
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons flour (extra)
½ cup cold milk
6 apples

For the White Sauce

2 cups cold milk
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with a bit of water to make a paste)

Method

Nostalgic Apple Pudding is a community recipe submitted by MapleLass and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Pudding

Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy, then add the flour and mix Add milk and mix.

Then, slice apples and toss into buttered pie dish, sprinkle with a bit of sugar.

Pour pudding mixture over apples and bake for about 15-20mins at 375.

Meanwhile for the white sauce (a crucial component)

heat the milk, sugar and vanilla in a pot on the hob and bring to a slight bubble.

Add the corn starch paste to thicken up.

When bubbling, turn it down to a slight simmer. Keep whisking every now and again.

When the pudding is done, dish out and pour over white sauce. This is like a hug from your Nana in a bowl.

Additional Information

This is an austere, war time recipe from the 30's. It reminds me of a time when the art of domesticity was considered an art and knowledge was passed down through the generations. My Nana, Thelma, was magnificent and so I proudly share this with you. Although, she sometimes altered this a bit and added some chocolate chips, it is great on its own.The white sauce does make this dish. You can alter the sugar to personal taste, if you like. I would think a splash of Kahlua might be lovely too.