Old fashioned apple pudding baked in the oven, perfect for Fall. This apple dessert is easier than pie.
A warm pudding cake with all the comforting spices and a cinnamon sugar topping. Serve it for dessert any day of the week. Great on the weekend brunch menu too.
Who can resist a hot dessert? Did you know the most popular dessert in the world is sticky toffee pudding? No wonder it is one of my top three favourites.
Apple season is just around the corner. Putting on a nice warm sweater and heading out to the orchard on a sunny fall day is wonderful.
Depending on where you are located, there are lots of great apple varieties to choose from. What is your favourite? I happen to love Cortland and Honey Crisp.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for the best apple pudding ever can be found at the bottom of this post.
Fall is such a great season for making all the wonderful comfort foods. Enjoying bowls and mugs of soups and chilis you can wrap your hands around. Easy, rustic dessert recipes that are no-fuss but full of flavour.
Easy Baked Apple Dessert With Few Ingredients
When I was young, my mom made this apple pudding ALL the time. What a comforting aroma when I walked in the door from school. I have always said food does not have to be complicated, but it sure has to taste good.
- Butter – nothing beats butter, but you can use margaine if you wish.
- Sugar – white granualted sugar is used in the recipe and for the topping too.
- Egg – room temperature is always best.
- Flour – I like using unbleached all-purpose white flour.
- Baking Soda, Baking Powder – the staples of all baked goods.
- Salt – just a pinch will do.
- Cinnamon – used both in the recipe and for the topping.
- Nutmeg – is there a fall recipe that does not include this warming spice?
- Ginger – one of the great spices for the fall and winter season.
- Cloves – such a small amount is needed of this very potent spice.
- Vanilla – just like all baked goods.
- Apples – you can choose your favourite variety. I had some Granny Smith at the time.
All the pantry staples you already have. No hard to find ingredients. Just what you need to make apple crisps and crumbles too.
How To Make Old Fashioned Apple Pudding
This really is a super easy dessert to make.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Peel and slice the apples.
- Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in the apples.
- Place in prepared baking dish.
- Top with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake.
Serving Suggestions
The aroma from all the spices as this bakes is wonderful. This hot apple pudding is sure to please your family. I make it often. In fact, it is a staple at Thanksgiving. Someone in the family does not like pumpkin pie!
We love serving this apple pudding with cream. It can be eaten at room temperature as well, but warm is the best (according to my family).
Other great options are:
- ice cream
- yogurt
- whipped cream
FAQ
It will last 2-3 days. Cover with plastic or foil, or place in a sealed container. I usually keep it on the counter. You can also place it in the fridge if you wish. This is a great recipe for making ahead of time if needed.
The easiest way is in the microwave. I like to scoop into serving bowls and pop it in for about 30-45 seconds. Heat to your desired temperature. You can also reheat in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes. Perfect for reheating the entire dish before serving.
Substitutions
You can experiment a little with this recipe. In fact, it would be really hard to mess it up.
- Gluten-free flour blend can be used in place of the all-purpose flour.
- Margarine can be used in place of butter.
- You can increase, decrease or even remove one or more of the spices. If you don’t like the taste of cloves leave it out. You can make it with all cinnamon if you prefer.
- Any apple works in this recipe. I have made it with just about every variety.
- You don’t have to add the topping before baking (but it is like icing on a cake).
- Add some chopped nuts to the batter for some added flavour.
- You can also combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
Other Apple Recipes
Now that you are excited about apple season as much as I am, here are a few delicious recipes you might like to try:
- Smoked Apples on the grill make a great dessert at your next bbq party.
- Spiced Apple Compote is the perfect fall topping.
- Toffee Apple Muffins are sure to please kids of all ages. You might also like Oatmeal and apple muffins too. Great for breakfast.
- Fried Apple Tarts with a puff pastry crust.
- Apple Roses are alwasy stunning, and easier to make than you think.
- Have you ever tried Chickpea Apple Salad? Great for any time of the day.
- Stuffed Squash is the pefect Thanksgiving side dish.
- Yes you can make soup with apples.
- Just in case I missed anything, here is a collection of delicious apple recipes.
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Baked Apple Pudding
Ingredients
- 8 ounces apples (peeled and sliced)
- ¼ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-pupose flour
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoons nutmeg
- ½ teaspoons ginger
- ⅛ teaspoons ground cloves
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare:
- Prepare a baking dish. 8×8, 9×9 or round will work.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF
- Wash, peel and slice the apples. Set aside.
Make Batter:
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the topping and set aside.2 teaspoons sugar, ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl with a whisk.1 cup all-pupose flour, ¼ teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoons baking powder, ⅛ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoons nutmeg, ½ teaspoons ginger, ⅛ teaspoons ground cloves
- Cream butter, sugar egg and vanilla using a hand-held mixer.¼ cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoons vanilla
- Add the dry ingredinets to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- Fold in the sliced apples and stir to combine.8 ounces apples
To Bake:
- Place batter in baking dish.
- Top with the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Top will be golden brown. Check doneness with a cake tester.
- Once baked, remove from oven.
To Serve:
- Scoop warm pudding into serving bowls.
- Top with cream, ice cream, yogurt to whip cream. This is compeletly optional. The pudding tastes great all on it’s own.
molly
absolutely amazing. i love this recipe. thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so happy to hear you loved this delicious apple pudding recipe. ENJOY!
Paula
This pudding was easy to make and delicious! We added a self saucing topping to jazz it up and it was fantastic, although I’m reducing the sugar in the pudding this time round.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
By all means, make the recipe according to your sweetness level, you can’t go wrong for sure.
Amber Cobourn
I was looking for a way to use some old apples, and this recipe did not disappoint! I’ve made it twice now. What a treat!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This apple pudding is a winner in our house too.
Amy
Fantastic Recipe. I reduced the sugar to 2/3 and used Cortland apples. Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with baked apple pudding.
ramona
This apple pudding recipe looks amazing and super delicious! I cant wait to make this as i have a lot of apples at home. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to make this!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I can’t wait for fresh apple season. This pudding is a favourite here.
Moop Brown
This dessert seems incredibly tasty and comforting and like a great treat for the upcoming fall season.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Fall flavours are the best, and this apple pudding is so easy and delicious.
Jamie
I love all the fall spices used in this apple pudding! I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was fantastic!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Apple pudding and ice cream are the perfect match.
Mikayla
This baked up so well and it tasted so good that I believe I will make this as a holiday dessert for this coming holiday season!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Baked apple pudding is perfect for Thanksgiving brunch and dessert.
Ann
This looks delicious! Excited to give it a try once the apples start growing on our trees! Thanks for the share!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I cannot wait for fresh apple seaon. ENJOY!
Nancy
I just love simple yet very flavorful desserts like you apple pudding. Delicious recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Simple to make and delicious to eat. This apple pudding recipe checks both boxes.
Ksenia
This classic apple pouding was just what I was craving. Lovely fall flavors!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Fall is the best time to make this delicious apple pudding.
Adriana
What a delightful casserole dessert! Apples are my favorite fruit definitely making the apple pudding this fall. Thanks for the inspiration ❤️
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Fresh fall apples are perfect for this apple pudding recipe.
Amy Liu Dong
Apple pudding is one of my favorite desserts. Because aside from its delicious taste, it is also easy to make.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Easy and delicious, this apple dessert is perfect.
Leslie
I’m so excited that apple season is upon us! I honestly have never heard of apple pudding but I’m excited to try it!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I promise you will love this baked apple pudding recipe.
Erin
What a fantastic idea! I’ve never had any kind of bread pudding other than bourbon. I should definitely give this a try!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy this apple pudding, it is a favorite in our house