Prepare to be transported to a world of culinary magic with this extraordinary slow cooker blood orange and ginger steamed pudding! Imagine a dessert that combines the zesty brightness of blood oranges, the warm spiciness of ginger, and the comforting richness of a traditional British pudding - all created effortlessly in your slow cooker. This isn't just a recipe; it's a flavor adventure that will revolutionize your dessert game and impress even the most discerning food lovers. Get ready to unlock a dessert experience that's both incredibly simple to make and mind-blowingly delicious!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup blood orange juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 blood orange
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by greasing a
- 5-liter pudding basin with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Add the brown sugar, grated ginger, and blood orange zest to the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk, melted butter, and blood orange juice.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pudding basin, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Cover the pudding basin with a piece of parchment paper and then a layer of aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to prevent moisture from entering.
- Place the covered pudding basin into the slow cooker and carefully pour hot water around the basin, reaching about halfway up the sides.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high setting for 3 hours, ensuring the water level remains consistent by adding more hot water if needed.
- After 3 hours, carefully remove the pudding basin from the slow cooker using tongs or oven mitts.
- Let the pudding rest for 10 minutes before removing the foil and parchment paper.
- Invert the pudding onto a serving plate, allowing it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
- Optionally, serve with a drizzle of additional blood orange juice, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Use fresh blood oranges for the most vibrant flavor - the zest and juice are key to this recipe's unique taste profile.
- Make sure to grease your pudding basin thoroughly to ensure easy release after cooking.
- Don't overmix the batter - gentle folding helps maintain a light, tender texture.
- Keep an eye on the water level in your slow cooker, topping up with hot water if it drops below halfway.
- For an extra luxurious touch, serve the pudding with a homemade custard or a scoop of high-quality vanilla ice cream.
- If blood oranges aren't in season, you can substitute with regular oranges or tangerines.
- Allow the pudding to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to help it set and make unmolding easier.
- For a more intense ginger flavor, you can add a small amount of ground ginger in addition to the fresh grated ginger.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
