Apple Sponge

Method9 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Pre-heat oven to moderate (180 degrees celsius/350 degrees fahrenheit).

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   Step 2: Grease a pie dish about 22 cm in diameter.

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   Step 3: Peel and core apples (550 grams), quarter and then slice (about 5mm thick). Place in the pie dish, spreading out evenly.

   Uses 550 grams apples ((about 4 granny smith or other cooking apples) )

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   Step 4: Squeeze juice from the lemon (1/2) onto the sliced apple and then sprinkle with first measure of sugar (1/4 cup) and ground cloves (1 pinch) if you're adding the spice.

   Uses Prepared sliced apples in pie dish · 1/4 cup caster sugar · 1/2 lemon · 1 pinch ground cloves, optional

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   Step 5: Cream the 100 grams butter with the second sugar (1/2 cup) measure, half a cup. Add the egg (1) and beat again.

   Uses 100 grams butter · 1/2 cup caster sugar · 1 egg

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   Step 6: Stir in the sifted flour and baking powder (2 teaspoons). The mixture will be quite thick.

   Uses Prepared butter-sugar-egg mixture · 1 cup plain/all purpose flour · 2 teaspoons baking powder

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   Step 7: Spoon mixture over apples and then spread more evenly if possible with a spatula or back of a spoon.

   Uses Prepared thick sponge batter · Lemon-sugar apple layer with optional cloves

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   Step 8: Place into oven for 30 minutes or until top is cooked and a golden colour.

   Bake · 30 minUses Assembled raw apple sponge

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   Step 9: Serve warm with custard, cream or ice cream

   Uses Baked apple sponge