Sussex well pudding recipe

Sussex Well Pudding recipe

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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.The Sussex well pudding recipe is a traditional English dessert that dates back to the 18th century. This rich and indulgent pudding is made with a buttery pastry crust filled with a delicious mixture of apples, sugar, and spices. The dish gets its name from the "well" or hollow space in the center of the pudding, which is filled with custard or cream before serving. With its comforting flavors and classic presentation, this recipe is sure to delight both young and old alike.
Keywords: Sussex well pudding, traditional English dessert, buttery pastry crust, apples, custard
sussex well pudding recipe details
Ingredients
325 g | plain flour |
3 tbsp | suet or vegetable suet |
2 tbsp | raisins or sultanas |
1 pinch(es) | salt |
water or milk to mix | |
For the Filling: | |
125 g | unsalted butter |
300 g | brown sugar |
Instructions
Mix the flour, salt, suet and fruit in a bowl. Add enough liquid to make a firm dough.Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use about two thirds and roll out to a rectangle large enough to line a 1½ pint or 900ml pudding basin. Grease the basin and position the pastry to fit to the rim.
Fill the centre with the butter and brown sugar.
Roll out the remaining pastry to fit as a lid, tucking under any corners of pastry.
Cover the top with greaseproof paper and steam for about 2 hours.
Serve hot with cream.
About the recipe:
Probably related to Sussex Pond Pudding as it is similarly constructed, but the filling is a simple caramel sauce.
Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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