Ginger Apple Pudding _ Pressure Cooker Recipes

GINGER & CARAMEL APPLE PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly butter and flour 6 x 8cm deep ramekins, tapping out excess flour. Heat the butter in a pan until foaming, add the apple and cook for 1 min on a medium heat. Toss in the sugar and cook until dissolved. Divide between the ramekins.
• For the puddings, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric whisk until fully combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, buttermilk, chopped ginger and ginger syrup, then stir this into the butter mixture. Fold in the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt. Divide between the ramekins so they are filled to 1cm below the top. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 20 mins, until golden and risen.
• Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar. Accompany with cream or custard.

APPLE-GINGER PUDDING

Steps:

• Butter a six- to eight-cup mold, casserole or baking dish.
• Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the foam subsides, add the apples, increase heat to high and saute the apples, turning them frequently for about five minutes until they begin to color. Do not allow them to become soft or lose their shape.
• Add three tablespoons sugar and saute another minute or two, until the sugar begins to caramelize. Stir in the crystalized ginger, remove from heat and transfer the apples and ginger to a bowl.
• Reduce heat to low, add the remaining four tablespoons of butter to the skillet. When the butter has melted, scrape the pan to loosen any bits of caramelized sugar clinging to it. Add the bread cubes and toss them in the butter until they are evenly coated.
• Scatter half the apples and ginger into the baking dish. Cover with half the bread cubes. Repeat the layers.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly beat the eggs and one-half cup of sugar. Scald the milk. Slowly pour the scalded milk in a thin stream into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in the vanilla and ground ginger. Pour over the apples and bread in the baking dish.
• Set the dish in a pan and add boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Place in the middle of the oven and bake 45 minutes, until the top is crusty and golden. Serve while still warm.

SLOW-COOKER DOUBLE GINGER APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours.
• Uncover; cook on High heat setting 1 to 2 hours longer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened. Turn off heat; let cool 15 minutes.
• In blender or food processor, puree mixture (in batches, if needed) until smooth.
• Cool completely. Transfer apple butter to jars; seal tightly. Store in refrigerator.

GINGER APPLE PUDDING _ PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• 1. Butter a 5 C souffle dish. 2. Make a "lift" from a 2' length of aluminum foil and doubling it twice lengthwise. 3. Using a food processor, combine the butter and bread crumbs. 4. Combine the bread mixture with the apples and turn out into the souffle dish. 5. Using the food processor again, combine the milk, eggs, molasses, brown sugar, sour cream, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. 6. Pour the milk mixture, along with the walnuts, over the bread and apples. Gently stir. 7. Cover the dish with fail, leaving room on top for expansion, and tightly tuck the ends under the bottom 8. Using the foil "lift", lower the dish onto a steaming rack in the cooker. 9. Lock the lid and bring to high pressure. Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure for 15 minutes. 10. Use natural-release method. 11. Allow the pudding to cool slightly before lifting our of cooker. Note: If the pudding will not be served immediately it can be kept warm in the cooker for up to an hour by cutting a large "x" on the foil top. Place cooker's lid slightly ajar.