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Golden syrup sticky date pudding

Name: Golden syrup sticky date pudding recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 200g pitted dates; 1/2 tsp bicarb soda; 1 3/4 cups (260g) self-raising flour; 150g golden syrup; 120g unsalted butter, chopped, melted, cooled; 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 100g unsalted butter, chopped; 1/3 cup (75g) brown sugar; 1/3 cup (115g) golden syrup; 200ml thickened cream

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by Phoebe Wood

Feb 23, 2024

This comforting pudding is exactly what you need on a cold night. Golden syrup caramel sauce provides the perfect finishing touch to a classic dessert that's sure to be a family winter favourite.

200g pitted dates
1/2 tsp bicarb soda
1 3/4 cups (260g) self-raising flour
150g golden syrup
120g unsalted butter, chopped, melted, cooled
1 cup (250ml) buttermilk
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Golden syrup caramel

100g unsalted butter, chopped
1/3 cup (75g) brown sugar
1/3 cup (115g) golden syrup
200ml thickened cream

Method

1.

Place dates and bicarb in a bowl with 1/2 cup (125ml) boiling water. Set aside for 20 minutes to soften, and then whiz to a puree.
2.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 2L-capacity baking dish. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add date mixture, golden syrup, cooled melted butter, buttermilk and eggs and whisk until combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and slightly soft to touch.
3.

Meanwhile, for the golden syrup caramel, place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then pour caramel over the hot pudding and allow to soak in. Serve immediately.