Ingredients
For the sponge
50g/1¾oz unsalted butter
50g/1¾oz self-raising flour
50g/1¾oz caster sugar
1 tbsp ground mixed spice
2 free-range eggs
For the carameisedl pear
25g/1oz unsalted butter
25g/1oz caster sugar
½ pear, cored and chopped
1 tsp ground mixed spice
icing sugar, to dust
50ml/2fl oz double cream
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
2. For the sponge, mix all the sponge ingredients together in a food processor to produce a thick smooth batter.
3. For the caramelised pear, melt the butter with the sugar in an ovenproof pan over a medium heat until golden-brown.
4. Add the pear and mixed spice to the caramel and mix together.
5. Pour the batter over the caramelized pear and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the sponge is risen and cooked through.
6. To serve, turn the pudding out onto a serving plate, dust with icing sugar and drizzle cream all over.
