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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.

  • Hands-on time: 20 mins
  • Time to make: 50 mins
  • Serving: 8 people
Ratings: 4.9
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 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 flour
  • ½ cup self-raising wholemeal flour
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    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!

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