Marmalade golden syrup steamed pudding

Photo / Doug Sherring

Serves 4

50g butter, plus 2tsp extra for greasing
1 tbsp golden syrup
3tsp marmalade
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup plain flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup hot milk
Custard to serve

1. Grease a steamed pudding basin with 2 teaspoons of softened butter. Spoon firstly golden syrup into the basin, followed by 1 tablespoon of marmalade.

2. Cream butter and sugar until pale, add egg and mix well. Stir in remaining marmalade.

3. Stir flour and salt then fold into mixture. Dissolve soda in hot milk and add.

4. Spoon mixture into basin, cover and screw on lid or use baking paper with string.

5. Steam for 35 minutes or until pudding feels firm to touch. Serve straightaway with custard.

- Detours, HoS