British Pudding Day

British Pudding Day - 9th November

All hail the great British ‘pud’

Today is a day of indulgence for pudding lovers. Will you be dusting off your apron and making something to celebrate British Pudding day? Or head to your local shops and buy something tasty?

What would you say was your favourite British pudding? A Bakewell tart, jam roly poly, sponge pudding? Maybe a rice pudding or a crumble?

In honour of British Pudding Day we have made a simple pear and ginger crumble to enjoy this evening.

Show me your creations in honour of this sweet day.

Enjoy!.

Pear and Ginger Crumble

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes: 5 servings

Ingredients

For the filling

5 Pears - peeled and cut lengthways

80g of Caster sugar

50g of Butter

5g of Crystallised ginger - grated

4 tsp of Water

1 tbsp of Ground ginger

For the topping

120g of Plain flour

60g of Butter - cubed and softened

30g of Caster sugar

30g of Demerara sugar

5g of Pecan halves - chopped

Equipment

Saucepan

Wooden spoon

Mixing bowl

Baking tray

Crumble dish

Kitchen roll - you will get messy

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C

2. In the mixing bowl add the flour and butter and begin to rub together with your finger tips lightly. When breadcrumbs begin to form add the sugars and continue to rub together. TIP! Be careful to not overwork the topping.

3. Scatter the topping onto the baking tray and place in the oven for 10 minutes, until golden.

4. Begin to make the filling by placing the water and caster sugar into the saucepan on a medium heat and allowing to melt to make a syrup texture. Leave till a caramel colour is formed.

5. Add the butter and pears to the saucepan and mix together to coat the pears in the syrup. Leave on the heat for 6 minutes.

6. When the pears become soft, pour into the crumble dish you are using and leave to cool.

7. Pour the topping over the top and place in the oven for 10 minutes.

8. Sprinkle some pecan halves on the top and serve with ice cream or cream.

9. Enjoy!