Sticky Apply Sponge Pudding was simplicity and goodness at it’s best. Using Braeburn Apples for a bit of a bite, I sliced and sauteed the apples in demerara sugar and butter until they were golden brown, then placed these on the bottom of a baking dish covered in maple syrup. Quite sweet! I did this step before heading to the supermarket to get a couple of things. While in the public toilet which has recently been renovated at the mall, I overheard an elderly couple waxing eloquent about how wonderful the new toilets were. It went something like:
- Lady 1 washing her hands: “This is very impressive. I haven’t had to touch a thing.’
- Lady 2 from the toilet booth: “That’s how it should be.”
- Lady 1: “Of course it should.”
They were talking about the automatic soap dispenser, automatic taps and automatic hand drier of course! 
I wonder how they flushed and unlocked the toilet door! While in the supermarket, I couldn’t help but notice all the new and different flavours of products, the Iced Coffee ChillMe TimTams, the Disco Bits bars for kids, the Salt and Vinegar flavoured peanuts (now I don’t mind that!). 
Food choices seem to be getting ever more varied and complicated or are our expectations getting higher? 
One new product which I would recommend is this reusable food wrap to replace plastic. Ideal, made with organic cotton and full of goodies like beeswax, tree rosin and jojoba oil, natural preservatives with antibacterial properties.http://www.honeywraps.co.nz
Anyway, this sticky apple sponge is full of simple ingredients and it’s delicious. 
After creaming the butter and sugar, I added the egg, and then the flour and cinnamon. I also added chopped pecans. 
I spread half the mixture on the sliced caramelized apples and then layered more apples and put the remaining mixture on top of these.
A great classic combination apple, cinnamon and maple syrup.
With cream, simply divine.
