Spiced Apple Self-Saucing Pudding

This pudding combines everything wonderful about a pudding—quick, tasty, and sweet.

Product: Spice Tub Banana Bread Spice Mix

Serves: 6
Effort: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Gluten-free option

Ingredients 

• 1 1/4 cup self-raising flour

• 1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup extra brown sugar

• 2 tbsp Spice Tub Banana Bread Mix

• 100g melted butter

• 1 lightly beaten egg

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup golden syrup

• 1 cup pie apple, chopped

• 1 tbsp cornflour

• 2 cups boiling water

• Thickened cream or ice cream, to serve

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Lightly grease a 6-cup ovenproof dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and spice mix.
3. In another bowl, combine the butter, egg, milk, and half of the golden syrup, stirring well. Then combine with the flour mixture to form a batter.
4. Spoon the pie apple into the bottom of the dish, then spread the batter mixture over the top.
5. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar and cornflour. Sprinkle over the pudding mixture.
6. In a jug, combine the boiling water with the remaining golden syrup. Pour over the top of the pudding mixture.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Serve with ice cream.

Hints & Tips

• For a gluten-free version, swap the flour for gluten-free self-raising flour.
• The recipe calls for pie apple, which is tinned apple—this is our favourite brand as it is 100% apple with no nasties.
• Make the apple yourself by stewing 2-3 cored apples until softened.

Here is a quick recipe for stewed apples:

• 3 green apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to the boil on high, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the fruit is pulpy.

• This type of pudding is best served with either ice cream, thickened cream, or, if you like a little tartness, a dollop of natural Greek yogurt.
• Store leftovers for 3-4 days. Suitable for freezing.