Apple Pudding With Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

• All Purpose Flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Zest of ½ lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups peeled and diced apples
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water

How to Make Apple Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

1. **Apple Pudding:**
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, the zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Gently fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool completely before serving.
11. **Vanilla Sauce:**
12. In a medium saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
13. Gradually whisk in 1 cup water until smooth.
14. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a simmer (about 5-7 minutes).
15. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, the zest of ½ lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
16. Serve warm over the cooled apple pudding.