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Mixed Fruit Pudding

A heartwarming mixed fruit pudding that evokes cherished memories of family gatherings, served warm with a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 puddings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pudding
  • 2 cups Sunbeam Gourmet Selection mixed fruit Can use fresh or frozen, thawed and drained.
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 60 grams butter for mixing Softened.
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour You can substitute with all-purpose flour plus 1.5 tsp baking powder.
For the sauce
  • 50 grams butter Melted.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 300 ml thickened cream Best if heated gently.
  • caramel sauce to serve Optional, for drizzle.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160 degrees C.
  2. Grease 8 mini pudding moulds and line the bottom with baking paper.
  3. In a bowl, combine half of the mixed fruit with boiling water and bicarbonate of soda. Let it soak for about 10 minutes.
  4. Blend the soaked fruit mixture with butter, brown sugar, eggs, and self-raising flour until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the remaining mixed fruit.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared moulds.
Baking
  1. Bake the puddings for about 20 minutes or until golden.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, and cream, stirring until the mixture starts to bubble.
Serving
  1. Serve the warm puddings with a drizzle of the creamy sauce and a swirl of caramel sauce.

Notes

Leftover puddings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.