As the arrival of the pending winter chills the northern hemisphere, this low fat, easy recipe is a great dessert idea. Most of the ingredients should be readily available in the majority of pantries so it’s cheap to make. Golden Syrup Steamed Pudding or Golden Syrup Sponge Pudding is an old fashioned favourite for many kids and adults. Served with ice-cream or cream, there is a limited risk for artificial colours, preservatives and flavours which can be harmful to children.
For the adults watching their waste lines, this easy dessert idea contains only 3 tablespoons of butter and only ½ cup of sugar so it is low in fat and sweetened mainly by the natural beauty of golden syrup.
The Golden Syrup Pudding can be cooked in a steamer, in a cake tin or in the microwave. If cooking in a cake tin or in the microwave, though, the syrup is best mixed into the cake mixture.
Ingredients for Low Fat Golden Syrup Steamed Pudding
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup self raising flour*
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- ½ cup syrup
* if self raising flour is unavailable then sift together 1 cup of plain flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
How to Make Low Fat Golden Syrup Steamed Pudding
The method for this easy recipe is as follows:
- Cream the butter or margarine and sugar until pale in colour.
- Beat the eggs in a separate container then mix them in with the butter and sugar.
- Alternatively add the flour and the sugar little by little and mix the batter well.
- Grease a pudding basin and pour in the syrup.
- Using a spatula, pour the mixture over the syrup in the pudding basin.
- Secure the lid on the basin.
- Fill a large saucepan of water, place the pudding basin in it and steam for 1 hour.
How to Make Low Fat Golden Syrup Sponge Pudding
The method for this alternative easy recipe is as follows:
- Follow steps 1-3 as above.
- Pour the syrup into the mixture and beat well.
- Grease a cake tin (for example a square 20cm tin or similar) and pour in the mixture.
- Bake for 30 min on 180 degrees Celsius or until golden brown and springy to touch.
If using a microwave, place the mixture in a microwave safe dish and cook on high for 6-7 minutes or until it’s springy to touch.
Variations and Other Low Fat Pudding and Low Fat Dessert Ideas
- Add some cooked diced apple or pear to the mixture for a lighter, even healthier dessert idea.
- If no eggs are available, use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar for each egg.
- Substitute wheat flours with flour alternatives to cater for other allergies or gluten free diets.
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