Ginger Plum Pudding
Veg HT DP English 125mins
Serves 4
Hot Vegetarian
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Ingredients
450g/1lb Plums
4 tbsp Golden Syrup
1 x 7.5cm/3-inch Stick of Cinnamon
75g/3oz Butter
75g/3oz Caster Sugar
2 Eggs
100g/4oz Self-Raising Flour
A little Milk
1 tbsp Freshly Grated Root Ginger
Instructions
1. Place the plums in a large
saucepan together with 2 tablespoons of golden syrup and the cinnamon stick. Mix
well then place on a low heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring from time
to time.
2. Remove from the heat, allow to cool then remove the stones.
3. Grease a 900ml/1½ pt
pudding basin. Pour the remaining golden syrup into the bottom then add
the plum mixture. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl ream together the butter and sugar until pale and
fluffy.
5. Add the eggs a little at a
time, mixing well between each addition then add the flour and ginger beating
well, adding a little milk if necessary.
6. Pour the pudding mixture over the plum mixture in the basin, cover with
greaseproof paper, secure with string and place in a steamer or a large saucepan
with enough boiling water to come to within 5cm/2 inches on the top of the
basin.
7. Cook steadily for 1 hour 30 minutes keeping an eye on the water level and
topping up as necessary.
Serve hot with a
Custard Sauce.