Steamed Jam Pudding

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, soft
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam
• water, for steaming

Recipe

• 1 set a large pot on the stove and grease a 1 quart (4 cup) baking dish or bowl, making sure it will fit in your pot when the lid is on. spoon jam into the bottom of the dish.
• 2 in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. stir in softened butter so it is evenly distributed. stir in egg, milk and extracts to make a smooth batter. pour batter into baking dish and cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
• 3 place dish into pot and fill with water until it reaches half way up the side of the dish. place lid on the pot - you may need to check the water level occasionally if the lid does not fit tightly. bring water to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer and cook for approx 1 h 45 minute poke the top of the cake by pressing lightly on the foil to check for doneness; the cake will spring back when it is ready.
• 4 carefully remove dish from pan and turn the pudding out onto a serving dish.
• 5 eat warm, with tea.