Steamed Ginger Pudding with Apricot Jam
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the bowl and parchment
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- Butter a 5-cup heatproof pudding basin or mixing bowl.
- Cut a parchment circle to fit top of bowl; butter.
- Fill a large pot fitted with a steamer or pasta insert with enough water to come halfway up bowl (test this with an empty bowl); set aside.
- Stir together flour, baking powder, and ground ginger in a small bowl.
- Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in egg.
- Reduce speed to low.
- Add flour mixture in 3 batches.
- Add chopped ginger, honey, and milk; mix until just combined.
- Spoon jam into bottom of prepared bowl.
- Pour batter on top; smooth with a spatula.
- Cover bowl with prepared parchment, buttered side down.
- Place a tea towel on top; secure with kitchen twine.
- Tie opposing corners of towel on top of bowl.
- Bring water in prepared pot to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully lower pudding bowl into steamer; cover pot.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Steam 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure water doesnt completely evaporate.
- Transfer to a wire rack; remove towel and parchment.
- Let cool 10 minutes.
- Run a small knife around edge of bowl; invert pudding onto a plate.
- Serve warm.
unsalted butter, flour, baking powder, ground ginger, sugar, egg, candied ginger, honey, milk, apricot jam
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-ginger-pudding-with-apricot-jam-392966 (may not work)