Steamed Jam Sponge Pudding

Wow! Jam sponge with custard.

This is a classic pudding that make you feel homely and warm and, well, just happy!!

Ingredients for Jam Sponge Pudding:

• 100g Unsalted butter (soft)
• 150g Golden caster sugar
• 200g Self-raising flour
• 4 tbs Raspberry Jam or Golden Syrup
• 2 Whole eggs
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1 -2 tsp milk (If required)

How to make a steamed jam sponge pudding:

• Bring to the boil water in a steamer and turn down to simmer

• Lightly butter and flour the insides of 4 baking moulds
• Drop the tablespoons of jam or golden syrup into the moulds

• By hand or using a food mixer beat together the butter and sugar till thick and creamy

• Beat in the eggs and egg yolk, combining throughly

• Sift in the flour and fold till everything combined

• Add milk if the mixture is too thick. You want a medium soft paste.
• Fill each mould 3/4 full with the mixture

• Cover each mould in foil, lightly crimped around the edges. Just firm enough to hold in place but not too tightly that it will restrict the batter from rising.
• Place in a steamer and let it simmer for at least 40 to 50 minutes.

To Serve:

Pour over hot custard, cream or serve with ice cream – and if it makes you feel healthier, some fresh fruit!

When steaming larger puddings try this method of wrapping your pudding and steaming.