Ginger Pot Pudding: The Cozy South African Dessert That Cooks Itself in Syrup
Soft ginger dumplings simmered in sweet spiced syrup — comfort food doesn't get cozier than this."
Ingredients
For the Dough
- ½ cup apricot jam
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
For the syrup
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar 1
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Make the Dough
- Boil the apricot jam and butter together in a saucepan until melted and combined.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the milk, then stir it into the jam and butter mixture. Remove from the heat.
- Gradually stir in the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt until a soft dough forms.
Make the Syrup & Cook
- In a separate saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Heat until it starts to boil.
- 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.
- Serve warm, generously spooned with syrup, alongside a scoop of ice cream or a pour of custard.