Malva Pudding

Friday - 12 April 2024

Hello!

Every Friday morning I sit down to write this newsletter and I’m like what do I write about this week?

So I’ve been looking at the search queries on old Salty Ginger and saw people were making a few repeated searches. So I polled my Insta audience yesterday but I am keen to see what my readers would like me to work on first.

I wanted to get out a recipe for coconut ice this week - something nostalgic, really simple, and with a slight twist. And my first round was too sweet. So I’m looking to tone down the sweetness and add an option to make it a bit more grown-up.

We also tested a new and improved version of my chocolate chip cookies on the weekend…so that is also on the to-do list.

But this week I’m sharing a South African favorite. Something that I think is perfect as the weather cools down in the South, and for those nippy Spring evenings in the North.

This is an easy, baked, homemade pudding. It’s made with a touch of Apricot jam, and then it’s drenched in a cream sauce. This soft, rich pudding is then served with your choice of custard, cream, or ice cream.

I like making my cream sauce with evaporated milk, but cream works just as well. And if you are feeling a little bit naughty, you can add in some brandy instead of water.

Now, this is unlike an American-style pudding, and more akin to an English-type pudding that is baked, steamed, or boiled.

• Treat of the week: Back on the afternoon cup of coffee!

• Podcast of the week: I’m back to listening to the ladies from I’ve Had It.

• TV show of the week: Alone Australia…in the Fjordlands.

• Read of the week: The Google Status page waiting for this update to end.

• Quote of the week: “Guess we just have to wait and see”

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See you next week!