St Helena Pumpkin Pudding is a traditional Saint Helenian recipe for a classic dessert for a baked pumpkin, flour, egg, sugar and mixed fruit batter served either hot or cold. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Saint Helenian version of: St Helena Pumpkin Pudding.
Peel, de-seed, dice, boil, drain and mash the pumpkin.
Drain off any excess water from the pumpkin then mix in the sugar and butter whilst the pumpkin is still hot. Once thoroughly combined set aside to cool.
Once the pumpkin mixture is cold, mix in the flour, baking powder, spices (to taste), mixed fruit and egg. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Grease an ovenproof dish or tray then pour in the pumpkin mixture. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C/Gas Mark 4 and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pudding shrinks from the side of the dish.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before turning the pudding out from its pan then cut into squares.
Pumpkin pudding can be served either hot or cold as a dessert. It can also be served as a snack with a cup of tea or a glass of milk.
It's particularly enjoyed as a Sunday afternoon treat.
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