My Grandmothers Ginger-Jam Bread and Butter Pudding

Name: My Grandmothers Ginger-Jam Bread and Butter Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 3 tablespoons dark rum; 10 slices brown bread; approx. 10 tablespoons ginger conserve or marmalade; 4 egg yolks; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/4 cups heavy cream; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons Demerara or granulated brown sugar

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons dark rum
10 slices brown bread
approx. 10 tablespoons ginger conserve or marmalade
4 egg yolks
1 egg
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons Demerara or granulated brown sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Grease a pudding dish or shallow baking dish with a capacity of about 1 1/2 quarts with some of the butter.
3
Put the raisins in a small bowl, pour the rum over and microwave them for 1 minute, then leave them to stand.
4
This is a good way to soak them quickly but juicily.
5
Make sandwiches with the brown bread, butter and ginger jam (2 tablespoon-fuls in each sandwich); you should have some butter left over to smear on the top later.
6
Now cut the sandwiches in half into triangles and arrange them evenly along the middle of the dish.
7
I put one in the dish with the point of the sandwich upward then one with flat-side uppermost, then with point-side uppermost and so on, then squeeze a sandwich-triangle down each sidebut you do as you please.
8
Sprinkle over the raisins and unabsorbed rum that remains in the bowl.
9
Whisk the egg yolks and egg together with the sugar, and pour in the cream and milk.
10
Pour this over the triangles of bread and leave them to soak up the liquid for about 10 minutes, by which time the pudding is ready to go into the oven.
11
Smear the bread crusts that are poking out of the custard with the soft butter, mix the ground ginger and Demerara sugar together and sprinkle this mixture on your buttered crusts and then lightly over the rest of the pudding.
12
Sit the pudding dish on a baking sheet and put in the oven to cook for about 45 minutes or until the custard has set and puffed up slightly.
13
Remove, let sit for 10 minutesby which time the puffiness will have deflated somewhatand spoon out into bowls, putting a pitcher of custard, should you so wish, on the table to be served alongside.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/3 cup golden raisins, 3 tablespoons dark rum, 10 slices brown bread, and more.

Yes, My Grandmothers Ginger-Jam Bread and Butter Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!