Sticky Pear Pudding

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Sticky Pear Pudding, a decadent treat that combines tender, caramelized pears with a moist, date-infused sponge cake. Enhanced with a hint of warm cinnamon and a drizzle of sticky golden syrup, this pudding bakes to golden perfection, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Topped with rich, velvety toffee sauce and served with a dollop of heavy cream, this dessert is ideal for chilly evenings or as a show-stopping finale for dinner parties. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for six servings, Sticky Pear Pudding is a must-try for fans of classic British puddings with a modern twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 100 grams light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 150 grams self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 100 grams pitted dates, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 200 milliliters heavy cream (for serving, optional)
• 200 milliliters toffee sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Arrange the sliced pears in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 5

Sift the self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 6

Stir in the milk and chopped dates, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter over the pears in the baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the fruit.

Step 8

Drizzle the golden syrup over the top of the batter for a sticky finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

While the pudding is baking, warm the toffee sauce in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.

Step 11

Once baked, remove the pudding from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.

Step 12

Serve warm with a generous drizzle of toffee sauce and a dollop of heavy cream if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1792.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4151.0

Total Fat 199.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 903.0mg	0%
Sodium 1930.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 568.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.7g	0%
Total Sugars 380.0g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 102.2IU	0%
Calcium 565.0mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2298.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 53.6%