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Teacup sponge puddings

Name: Teacup sponge puddings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons strawberry conserve; 4 tablespoons apricot jam; 175g unsalted butter, softened; 175g caster sugar; 1 lemon, rind finely grated; 3 eggs; 175g self-raising flour, sifted; 40ml (2 tablespoons) milk

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Delve into these comforting teacup sponge puddings for a fruity surprise.

4 tablespoons strawberry conserve
4 tablespoons apricot jam
175g unsalted butter, softened
175g caster sugar
1 lemon, rind finely grated
3 eggs
175g self-raising flour, sifted
40ml (2 tablespoons) milk

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease eight 250ml-capacity teacups. Place a tablespoon of strawberry conserve or apricot jam in the base of each cup.
2.

Cream the butter, sugar and rind in an electric mixer until pale. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, until just combined. Fold in flour and milk until combined. Divide mixture between cups, place on a tray and bake for 20 minutes. Turn out onto a plate, or serve in cups with cream or ice-cream.