Sportsman's Pudding Recipe

Name: Sportsman's Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml bicarbonate of soda); ½ cup milk (125 ml); 7 ounces self-rising flour (200 g self-raising flour); 3 12 ounces sugar, granulated (100 g white sugar); 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons apricot jam (the finely cooked preserve); 2 tablespoons very soft butter; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup water (250 ml); 1 cup cream (250 ml); 1 cup butter (about 230 g); 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml bicarbonate of soda)
½ cup milk (125 ml)
7 ounces self-rising flour (200 g self-raising flour)
3 12 ounces sugar, granulated (100 g white sugar)
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons apricot jam (the finely cooked preserve)
2 tablespoons very soft butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water (250 ml)
1 cup cream (250 ml)
1 cup butter (about 230 g)
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius.
2
Using a 2-quart oven dish, spray with nonstick spray.
3
Stir the soda into the milk.
4
Mix the rest of the batter ingredients in the order given, add the milk, and mix very well until the batter is smooth.
5
Ladle the batter into the prepared dish (it might look a bit large but it needs to be) and bake about 30 - 35 minutes, until well risen and nicely brown on top.
6
While it bakes, mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a pot, and stir until boiling.
7
When the pudding comes out of the oven, carefully and slowly pour the hot sauce over the pudding.
8
Leave to stand a while so the sauce can be absorbed.
9
Serve warm or lukewarm, with thin custard or ice cream.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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: 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml bicarbonate of soda), ½ cup milk (125 ml), 7 ounces self-rising flour (200 g self-raising flour), 3 12 ounces sugar, granulated (100 g white sugar), and more.

Yes, Sportsman's 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!

Sportsman's Pudding

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Variations & substitutions

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