My attempts at the conversion failed, but I did find this recipe. Its not quite the same but fairly close. It substitutes butter for suet and currents for raisins Pat x RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup brandy 3/4 cup currants 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 2/3 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or golden syrup, plus 1/4 cup, for serving Light cream (single) , for serving RECIPE METHOD Heat the brandy until it is just warm to the touch. Place the currants in a bowl and pour in the warmed brandy. Set aside for at least 3 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter four 1-cup pudding molds, custard cups or ramekins. Fill a baking dish (large enough to hold the molds) half-full with water. Place in oven. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and beat. Add the currants and brandy and stir. Pour the batter into the molds, filling them three-fourths full. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and place in the baking dish. Cook for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle of a pudding comes out clean and they are puffed and golden. Place the extra syrup in a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, until warm. Serve the Spotted Dick warm with cream and the warmed syrup.
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