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Apple and Honey Sponge
Apple and Honey Sponge is a traditional Manx recipe (from the Isle of Man) for a classic dessert sponge containing apples and honey. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Manx version of: Apple and Honey Sponge.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
25 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Serves:
6–8
Rating: 
Tags : Dessert RecipesBaking RecipesCake RecipesBritish RecipesManx Recipes
This is a dessert cake of a creamed apple base topped with sponge that's traditionally served with cream, but which also works well with custard.
Ingredients:
1kg (2 lb) apples
4 tbsp honey
115g (4 oz) butter
55g (2 oz) sugar
2 eggs
115g (4 oz) self-raising flour
pinch salt
Method:
Peel and core the apples. Slice then combine in a pan with 2 tbsp honey. Stew over medium heat, stirring, for seven minutes until the apples are soft.
Turn into a buttered pie dish and spread evenly over the base.
For the sponge, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the remaining honey then beat until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly to combine after each addition.
Sift over the salt and flour then fold into the liquid ingredients. Pour the resultant batter over the apples then transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180C (350F) and bake for 25 minutes, until the sponge is golden on top and firm to the touch.
Serve warm with cream or custard.
