Name: Fresh plum and ginger puddings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 heaped tsp strawberry jam; 3 large black or red plums, stones removed, flesh cut into 2cm slices; 2 cup sifted flour; 1/2 cup soft brown sugar; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 250 gram unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1 cup treacle; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 container pre-made custard (or use whipped cream)

Fresh plum and ginger puddings

This simple twist on traditional plum pudding tastes fresher and is a lot lighter than the original, and can be made a day or two ahead.

Skip to Recipe

Serves 8

Makes 8

Prep

10M

Cook

45M

Total

55M

Ingredients

8 heaped tsp strawberry jam

3 large black or red plums, stones removed, flesh cut into 2cm slices

2 cup sifted flour

1/2 cup soft brown sugar

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

250 gram unsalted butter (at room temperature)

1 cup treacle

3 eggs

1 cup milk

1 container pre-made custard (or use whipped cream)

Method

1.Preheat the oven to 175ºC.

2.Spray eight large ramekins or muffin tins with baking spray. Add a heaped teaspoon of strawberry jam and a slice of plum to each.

3.Place the dry pudding ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer. Cut the butter into small cubes, then add to the dry ingredients. Switch on the mixer and process until a crumble-like texture is reached.

4.Whisk the treacle, eggs and milk together, then add them to the mixing bowl and gently beat to form a thick batter.

5.Spoon in enough pudding mix to just about fill each ramekin, then bake for 40-45 minutes until firm to the touch.

6.Serve warm, turned out onto plates, with custard or whipped cream.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%