Black Doris Plum & Pistachio Sponge Pudding

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly grease a ceramic baking dish.

2. Step 2

   Pour the butter into the prepared baking dish. Add the plums, sugar, lemon zest and juice, 2 tbsp of the reserved syrup from the can, vanilla extract and salt. Stir to combine.

3. Step 3

   For the sponge topping, mix together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

4. Step 4

   In a separate bowl, cream the sugar and butter with an electric beater for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Step 5

   Add the dry ingredients, yoghurt, pistachios and lemon juice. You should have a thick batter.

   Dollop the batter evenly over the plums and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until well risen, browned and springy to the touch.

6. Step 6

   While still hot, brush the top with the remaining 2 Tbsp Black doris plum syrup. Serve hot.

   Recipe @thatgreenolive