Ginger Pot Pudding: The Cozy South African Dessert That Cooks Itself in Syrup

Method

Make the Dough

1. Boil the apricot jam and butter together in a saucepan until melted and combined.

2. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk, then stir it into the jam and butter mixture. Remove from the heat.

3. Gradually stir in the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt until a soft dough forms.

Make the Syrup & Cook

4. In a separate saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Heat until it starts to boil.

5. Drop spoonful's of the dough into the boiling syrup. Cover with a lid and let it cook slowly over low heat until the dough is cooked through and the syrup has thickened.

6. Serve warm, generously spooned with syrup, alongside a scoop of ice cream or a pour of custard.