Marmalade steamed pudding

Steamed puddings are traditionally an inexpensive and, if I’m honest, slightly stodgy pudding option.

But Mum’s version is just incredible – it’s light, buttery and even marmalade haters will love it!

½ cup orange marmalade

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup orange juice

125g butter

3 eggs, separated

1 cup plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

Zest of 1 orange

¼ cup sultanas

1 Butter a 3-cup pudding bowl well. Spoon the marmalade into the base.

2 Dissolve the brown sugar in the orange juice.

3 Cream the butter and egg yolks, then add the juice/sugar mixture and continue beating.

4 Mix in the flour, baking powder, zest and sultanas.

5 Beat the egg whites until soft peaks have formed and gently fold into the pudding mixture. Scrape into the pudding basin containing the marmalade.

6 Cover tightly with 2 layers of foil and tie to ensure it is well sealed.

7 Place in a large saucepan and pour in boiling water to come about halfway up the bowl. Cover, bring to a simmer and steam for 1 hour.

8 Remove the pudding, cool for 5 minutes and un-mould onto a plate.

9 Serve warm with custard, ice cream, yoghurt and/or whipped cream.