Lemon and apple sponge

Dive into the cosy deliciousness of our lemon and apple sponge! This comforting treat is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed in different ways. Serve it warm with a drizzle of creamy yoghurt for a delightful dessert, or enjoy it cold for a quick and satisfying treat.

Serves: 8

Time to make: 50 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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6 Granny Smith apples, cored, sliced
1 lemon, zest and juice
¼ cup canola oil
1 egg
¹⁄³ cup sugar
½ cup low-fat plain yoghurt, plus extra to serve
½ cup self-raising plain flourall purpose flourX
½ cup self-raising wholemeal flour

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 4-cup capacity baking dish.

2 In a medium saucepan, place apple slices and enough water to come halfway up the apples. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil over a high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until apples are very soft and falling apart. Keep an eye on the water level so it doesn’t boil dry. Drain apples and place in prepared baking dish.

3 In a mixing bowl, place zest, oil, egg and sugar, and beat with an electric beater until thick. Add yoghurt and lemon juice and briefly beat again. Sift in flour a bit at a time, briefly stirring to combine. Don’t over-mix.

4 Pour batter over apples and bake for 30-40 minutes until sponge springs back when tested. Serve warm with yoghurt drizzled over.

HFG tip

Pop your lemon in the microwave for 7-10 seconds, then roll on it on the bench under your palm before juicing for maximum extraction!

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 233 cal

Kilojoules 974 kJ

Protein 3.7 g

Total fat 8.2 g

Saturated fat 0.8 g

Carbohydrates 34.1 g

Sugar 22.2 g

Dietary fibre 3.9 g

Sodium 140 mg

Calcium 54 mg

Iron 0.6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.