Microwave steamed pudding

By Andrew Walbran

A quick but tasty steamed pudding cooked in the microwave. Delicious served with fresh hot custard.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 4 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Tags: pudding, sultanas

Cuisine: NZ

Ingredients:

Boiled mixture

• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 13 g butter
• 1 cup sultanas
• 1 cup milk

Dry

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• pinch of salt

Topping

• golden syrup

Instructions:

Put first 5 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes.

Stir and leave to cool for an hour or so.

Sift dry ingredients, add to the bowl and mix well.

Drizzle golden syrup around the bottom of a microwave-safe ring container, then pour batter on top.

Cover with clingfilm and microwave on high for 3–4 minutes. Stand for 3 minutes.

Turn upside down onto a plate, and serve with hot custard.