Baked Apples with Almond Pudding
4 servings
110 minutes
Baked apples with almond pudding are an exquisite dessert of European cuisine, combining the delicate texture of almond cream and the caramelized sweetness of apples. The origins of such a dish trace back to traditional English and French culinary techniques, where almonds were valued for their subtle aroma and rich flavor. Apples baked until soft and soaked in brown sugar create the perfect base for a light almond layer. The pudding is baked to a golden crust, and its creamy texture contrasts with the fruity freshness. This treat is perfect for cozy family tea times as well as festive dinners. It can be served warm, enhancing the flavor with chilled cream, or cold, enjoying the rich notes of almond and caramel.
1
Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them.
- Apple: 450 g
2
Dissolve brown sugar in 2 tablespoons of water over low heat, add apples, and cook until soft. Transfer to a buttered baking dish.
- Brown sugar: 50 g
- Apple: 450 g
- Butter: 110 g
3
Beat the butter and yellow sugar into a fluffy mass, add the beaten eggs. Mix in the ground almonds.
- Butter: 110 g
- Yellow sugar: 110 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Grated almonds: 110 g
4
Spread the prepared mixture over the apples. Bake at 180 degrees for 1 hour.
5
Serve the pudding cold or hot with chilled cream.