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Apple Pudding Plunder Bunswith Crumble

Recipe by Salima on InstagramAdded 27 October 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. Fluffy yeast buns filled with creamy vanilla pudding and spiced apple slices, topped with a buttery crumble. The contrast of a soft interior and crunchy topping makes these treats perfect for a cozy dessert or a special breakfast.

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Apple Pudding Plunder Buns with Crumble by Salima, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Prepare the dough: combine flour, milk, yeast, butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and egg; knead until smooth and let rise for about 45 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough is smooth and elastic.

  2. While the dough rises, make the crumble: mix butter, sugar, and flour until crumbly; set aside.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour and sugar.

  3. Prepare the apple filling: toss sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.

  4. Prepare the vanilla pudding: whisk vanilla pudding powder with 400 ml milk and 20 g butter, cook over medium heat until thick, then let cool.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir constantly to prevent lumps.

  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F).

  6. Divide the risen dough into equal portions, flatten each, place a spoonful of pudding in the center, top with apple filling, and seal the edges.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough portions are evenly sized.

  7. Place the filled buns on a baking sheet, sprinkle the crumble over each bun.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Crumble is evenly distributed. Press the crumble lightly into the buns so it sticks during baking.

  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the buns are golden and the crumble is crisp.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Buns are golden brown and crumble is crisp. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning.

  9. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Tips while you cook

Allow dough to rise fully
Let the kneaded dough rest for about 45 minutes before shaping the buns.
Cool pudding before filling
Let the cooked vanilla pudding cool before placing it inside the dough.
Add crumble before baking
Sprinkle the butter‑sugar‑flour crumble over each bun right before they go into the oven.
Watch baking time for crisp topping
Bake the buns for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden and the crumble is crisp.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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