Marmalade Pudding

A classic steamed eggless marmalade pudding infused with citrus flavors and served with a refreshing lemony marmalade sauce. Soft, moist, and perfectly comforting.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For Pudding

• 2 oz Breadcrumbs
• 2 oz Flour
• 2 oz Shredded Suet (or vegetable suet)
• Grated rind of 1 Lemon
• 2 tbsp Marmalade
• 2 oz Castor Sugar
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Thick Curd (yogurt) or Applesauce (egg substitute)
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

For Marmalade Sauce

• Peel of 1 Lemon (cut into thin strips)
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tsp Cornflour
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice
• Water as required

Method

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

   • Sieve flour and baking powder together.
   • Add breadcrumbs, suet, grated lemon rind, and sugar.
   • Mix well.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

   • Add marmalade, milk, and curd (or applesauce).
   • Mix thoroughly to form a soft batter.

3. Adjust Consistency

   • If the mixture is too stiff, add a little extra milk to achieve a dropping consistency.

4. Steam the Pudding

   • Transfer the mixture into a greased pudding basin.
   • Cover with double-layer greased paper and tie securely.
   • Steam for 2½ hours until firm and cooked through.

5. Prepare Marmalade Sauce

   • Boil lemon peel strips in water until soft.
   • Add sugar and cornflour mixed with a little water.
   • Stir and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
   • Remove from heat and add lemon juice.

6. Serving

   • Turn the pudding onto a serving dish.
   • Serve hot with the prepared marmalade sauce.