Excellent Xmas Eve's Pudding

Submitted By:
maisietoo


Background Info:
This is nice to have on Christmas Eve. You can leave a portion for Father Christmas! No. of Servings:
For 6 hard-working elves Preparation time:
20min(s) Course:
Dessert Cooking time:
45min(s) Cooking Instructions:
1. Lightly butter the ovenproof dish and arrange the apples in the bottom. Spoon over the mincemeat & splash of sherry. Sprinkle over the lemon zest and juice.

2. Make the sponge topping: put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and milk in a large bowl and beat until smooth and well blended. Stir in the raisins and ground cinnamon. Spoon on top of the apple slices, and level out the surface.

3. Bake in a preheated oven at 180C (350F, Gas 4) for about 45 minutes until the sponge topping is well risen, golden and springy to the touch. Serve hot with double cream. Yummy!