Blackcap Pudding Recipes

Steps:

• Lightly butter and flour 6 x 125ml non-metallic pudding moulds (see the steps by clicking the link in the photo above). Divide the raisins evenly between each one, then drizzle with 2 tsps golden syrup. Put flour, butter, sugar, eggs and lemon zest in a food processor and mix for 1-2 mins until smooth. If the mix is a bit thick, soften with milk. Spoon the sponge mix on top of the raisins, taking care not to fill them more than half full or they will spill over when cooked. Cover each one loosely with cling film leaving room for expansion, then pierce the film.
• Microwave three sponges at a time on High for 2-2½ mins until they are firm on top, risen and coming away from the sides - or steam for 30 mins. Stand for 1 min. Meanwhile, warm some golden syrup.
• Unwrap the puddings and turn out onto plates. Drizzle over the syrup and serve.

Steps:

• 1 Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease 2 glass loaf pans. (If you don't have glass loaf pans, line metal loaf pans with parchment to keep the blood sausage from reacting with the metal and creating an off-flavor.) Stir 1 teaspoon of salt into the blood.
• 2 Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil and stir in the oats. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until just tender, not mushy.
• 3 Pour the blood through a fine sieve into a large bowl to remove any lumps. Stir in the fat, onion, milk, pepper, allspice and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add the oatmeal and mix to combine. Divide the mixture between the loaf pans, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour, until firm. Cool completely. Seal in plastic wrap and wither freeze for extended use or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• 4 To serve, cut a slice about 1/2-inch thick off the loaf. Fry in butter or oil until the edges are slightly crisped and browned.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar and slowly add the beaten eggs. Sift the flour over the top and fold it in.
• Combine the fruit, remaining sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Divide among 4 large, 1-cup buttered ramekins or 6 smaller, 2/3-cup buttered ramekins and top with the batter.
• Fill the bottom of a steamer with water close to, but not touching, the rack; bring to a boil. Cover each ramekin lightly with foil. Place the ramekins on the steamer rack and steam, covered, for 25 minutes.
• Carefully remove the hot ramekins from the steamer. Lift off the foil and run a thin-bladed knife around the edges of the ramekins and invert them onto dessert plates, shaking the ramekins to release the puddings. Serve hot with clotted cream or ice cream.