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    Vegan Eve's Pudding (Traditional British Recipe)

    Published: Dec 8, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2023 by Jacq · This post may contain affiliate links ·20 Comments

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    This traditional British vegan Eve's pudding is one of my family's favourite baking recipes. The apples are sweet, tangy with a pleasant bite while the sponge has delicious sweet cinnamon and lemon notes.

    Serve with vegan hot custard, ice-cream, pouring cream, whipped cream or yoghurt for the ultimate dessert that is great for weeknights as well as dinner parties.

    Its just so easy to prepare and have a tasty pudding ready in such a short space of time. Eve's pudding is ideal if you have a pile of apples needing used up or manage to score a reduced bag from the supermarket.

    Not a fan of apples? Simply replace with your choice of fruit!

    vegan eve's pudding with custard on a blue plate

    Vegan Traditional British Eve's Pudding

    Vegan Eve's pudding is crisp and golden on the top, with a soft, sweet cinnamon lemony sponge and a juicy sweet-sour apple base.

    Although the type of apples used will ultimately change the flavours. Which I love as then each time I bake this British pudding it can taste slightly different.

    Serve hot from the oven with some plant-based custard, cream or ice-cream. Or enjoy a wedge on its own. It's so yummy!

    In the unlikely event that you have leftovers they are just as delicious the next day. Even served cold for a quick breakfast.

    Looking for a pudding to serve to guests? This Eve's pudding is perfect as its warming, comforting and delicious. And as it can be prepared and baked quickly you'll have more time with your guests.

    What is British Traditional Eve's Pudding?

    Eve's pudding is essentially a Victoria-type sponge with stewed apples cooked underneath the cake.

    The origins of todays Eve's Pudding goes all the way back to 1824 Britain.

    The Eve in the title refers to Eve from the Bible.

    Eve's pudding used to be named Mother Eve's pudding.

    Although the first Mother Eve's Pudding was prepared with pieces of bread and suet.

    Nowadays Eve's pudding is not so common but this dessert is so tasty, simple and family-friendly that it deserves to be revived and baked.

    vegan Eve's pudding

    How To Prepare Vegan Traditional British Eve's Pudding

    Apples stewed and added to the baking dish.
    First stew the apples with the lemon juice, sugar and water until soft.

    Place the stewed apples into a greased baking dish.
    flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder added to a mixing bowl.
    Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and lemon zest to a mixing bowl.

    Stir well.
    Liquid ingredients added to flour mix in bowl for the Eve's pudding.
    Pour in the water and oil.

    Mix well to a smooth batter.

    Pour the cake batter over the stewed apples and bake until risen and golden.
    custard in small pan with wooden spoon.
    Half way through cooking time prepare the custard. Link to our easy and quick custard recipe.

    This is optional as vegan cream, yogurt or ice cream are also tasty accompaniments.

    Or choose a shop-bought vegan custard such as from the Alpro range.
    vegan Eve's pudding baked and ready to serve.
    Eve's pudding usually bakes between 25-40 minutes until firm and nicely golden.
    Portions of Eve's pudding scooped out the baking dish and served.
    Serve warm or cold.

    Scoop out portions. Don't worry about being neat!
    Pudding added to serving dish, with custard poured over, wooden eating spoon to side.
    Delicious served with hot custard.

    Recipe FAQs And Notes

    How do I store vegan Eve's Pudding?


    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, within a covered container, for 3-4 days.

    This pudding is delicious chilled but if preferred reheat in a warm oven for a few minutes.

    Can I freeze Eve's pudding?


    Eve's pudding also copes well with being frozen. Simply place in a freezer-proof container and freeze for 4-6 months. Defrost before enjoying and reheat if preferred.

    What can I serve with vegan Eve's pudding?


    The traditional accompaniment for Eve's pudding is hot custard.

    You can find an easy vegan custard recipe over on my old school dinners jam and coconut sponge recipe.

    Or serve a vegan ready-made custard which is useful when your short of time. My family likes the Alpro ready-made custard.
     
    Alternatively serve with some vegan cream, yogurt, or ice-cream. When I was little, growing up in Scotland, if we didn't have cream or custard for apple pie or other hot desserts, my mum would just pour over a little milk.

    A little splash of plant-based milk would work well with this pudding.
     
    Or enjoy a slice on its own. It's so good it can carry its own!

    Can I replace the apples with a different fruit?


    Of course.

    Fruits such as pears, nectarines, plums, and peaches work well as substitutions. A combination of these fruits would be really tasty. Follow the recipe as per the apples for these types of fruit.
     
    Fresh or canned pineapple chunks could be used and will not require extra stewing. Just add to the baking casserole.
     
    Fresh or frozen berries can be used but just keep in mind that berries may release more liquid as they cook so don't add any water to them. Also they won't require extra stewing.
     
    Try adding some berries on top of the stewed apples after you place the apples in the baking dish. If your berries are really sour perhaps mix some sugar through the berries.

    A few dried fruits scattered over the stewed apples or fruit will add interesting texture and flavour.

    More Vegan Traditional Delicious Bakes

    • Vegan Old British School Dinners Jam And Coconut Sponge
    • Traditional Vegan Fruit Loaf Cake
    • Vegan Old British School Dinners Chocolate Concrete Cake
    • Traditional Scottish Border Tart
    • Traditional Scottish Smiddy Dumpling (delicious old Scottish fruit cake)
    • Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread
    • Old-fashioned All-Bran Cinnamon Loaf Cake
    Vegan Eve's pudding

    Vegan Eve's Pudding (Traditional British)

    Print Recipe
    A delicious traditional British bake loved for hundreds of years.
    So economical, incredibly easy to prepare and full of apples, cinnamon and fresh lemon flavours.
    This pudding is an excellent go-to for a quick family dessert or even for dinner parties.
    Simply double the ingredients for a larger pudding with more delicious portions or a thicker sponge layer!
    Course Dessert, pudding, Supper
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Stewing apples 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Servings 4
    Calories 263
    Author Jacq

    Equipment

    • baking dish/cake/pie pan big enough for 4 servings. Roughly about 8 x 8 or 8 x 6 inch.
    • Saucepan for stewing apples

    Ingredients

    For the sponge topping:

    • 115 grams self-raising flour Sieved, or replace with plain/all-purpose flour plus an extra teaspoon of baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 65 grams soft brown sugar or use dark brown/caster/granulated sugar.
    • 115 millilitres water
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest zest of 1 small lemon or ½ a large lemon.

    For the apple base:

    • 5 whole apples Ordinary eating/dessert apples. Cored and chopped into chunks. I don't peel the apples unless there is a blemish as I prefer to keep the skin on for the extra nutrition.
    • 3 teaspoon soft brown sugar or an alternative sugar
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1-4 tablespoon water exact quantity depends on your apples and how much juices they release while stewing

    To serve:

    • vegan custard, home-made or shop-bought *** custard recipe link found in recipe notes***
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to Fan/180 Celsius/350 Fahrenheit/Gas 4.
    • Grease the baking dish with a little margarine or oil.

    Stew the apples:

    • Tip the chopped apples into the saucepan along with 2 tablespoon of water, lemon juice and sugar.
      Heat over a medium setting and cook the apples until fork soft but still firm.
      Stir frequently and if too dry add another 1-2 tablespoon of water.
      After about 10-15 minutes the apples should be ready.
      Add the apples to the greased dish.

    Prepare the sponge topping:

    • When the apples are nearly finished stewing prepare the sponge.
      Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar and lemon zest to a mixing bowl.
      Stir well.
    • Add the water and oil.
      Mix until everything is a smooth batter.
    • Pour and spread the mix evenly over the apples.
    • Place on the middle rack of the oven.
      Bake for 25-40 minutes until golden. (Exact time will depend on your oven, check the pudding after 25 minutes). Fan ovens tend to cook faster.
      A skewer inserted into the sponge comes out clean-ish. Its a pudding so no need for a completely dry inside.
    • Serve hot straight from the oven or cool for later.

    Notes

     
    • Nutritional information is provided for guidance only and is not a strict calculation as ingredients vary.
    • Nutrition data does not include the vegan custard accompaniment.
    • For a larger Eve's pudding or more servings simply double the ingredients and use a larger oven dish. (I doubled the recipe and used a larger baking dish and the pudding was ready in just over 30 minutes with a fan oven, so times will depend on your oven. Check the pudding after 25-30 minutes).
    • Leftover Eve's pudding can be stored in the fridge, in a covered container, for up to 3-4 days.
    • Or frozen for up to 4-6 months, well wrapped.
    • Leftovers are really tasty chilled for breakfast. Or take a slice for a pack lunch or picnic. Eve's pudding slices up really well when chilled and holds its form.
    • Serve Eve's pudding with vegan cream, custard, yogurt or ice-cream. Or enjoy on its own. It is traditionally served with hot custard.
    • Check out the jam and coconut sponge post as a easy and quick recipe for custard is also supplied that can be used to accompany Eve's pudding. 
    • Not too keen on apples? Or have other fruit that needs using up? Sub the apples for pears, peaches, nectarines or plums. Or a combination. Eve's pudding is an ideal way to use up reduced sticker punnets of fruit or whenever you happen to have a surplus of fruit.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sara Welch

      June 29, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a unique and unexpected dish! Enjoyed this for an afternoon treat and it does not disappoint! Easily, a new favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 29, 2021 at 9:31 pm

        Wonderful to hear! So happy the Eve's pudding was such a hit 🙂

        Reply
    2. serena

      June 28, 2021 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of Eve's pudding. Apples, brown sugar, and that custard! I can't wait to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 29, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        Most people have never heard of this delicious pudding. I am so happy to introduce others to this tasty traditional dessert 🙂

        Reply
    3. Colleen

      June 28, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is the first time I've heard of this dessert, but I will be trying it for sure! It looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 29, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Thanks! Its so worth it to give it a try as it will likely become an easy standby 🙂

        Reply
    4. Liz

      June 28, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      I'd never tried eves pudding so I wanted a traditional recipe like this one to see what it's like. Thanks for the step by step tips!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 29, 2021 at 9:33 pm

        Your very welcome. Traditional desserts are the best 🙂

        Reply
    5. Amy

      June 28, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is so comforting and warming, I love it!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 29, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        Great so glad you loved the pudding. I love that it uses every-day foods so most people can give it a try without needing any complicated ingredients 🙂

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      June 01, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of Eve's pudding but it kind of reminds me of a cakey apple cobbler. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 01, 2021 at 7:03 pm

        Yes I agree Eve”s pudding is similar to an apple cobbler and also a bit like a crumble. I love all 3 puddings 😀

        Reply
    7. Wanda

      June 01, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This pudding looks so good especially with the custard! I can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 01, 2021 at 7:05 pm

        Eve’s pudding is extra tasty with some custard. It makes for a perfect British after Sunday dinner pudding 😃

        Reply
    8. Pam

      June 01, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of Eve's Pudding, but it looks divine. Can't wait to make it.

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 05, 2021 at 11:32 am

        Many people have never heard of Eve's pudding but it's been around for ages! It's the perfect modern pudding though with the crisp cake topping and the sponge slightly gooey in places with hints of lemon and cinnamon. And the apples soft and full of their natural flavour. And it is so quick and easy to make. I've just convinced myself to bake this for the family this evening as I have some apples needing used up!!!

        Reply
    9. Gina

      June 01, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      I've never heard of this but since we love apple crisp and anything apple, I had to give it a try - SO GOOD! What a deliciously easy dessert 🙂

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 01, 2021 at 7:06 pm

        So glad you enjoyed the Eve”s pudding 😃

        Reply
    10. Danielle

      June 01, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of apples and brown sugar together. This sounds like an incredible treat!

      Reply
      • Jacq

        June 04, 2021 at 11:16 am

        I agree! Apples and brown sugar for a treat are an amazingly combo and super tasty 🙂

        Reply

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