Healthy Summer Pudding
This healthy summer pudding recipe is a low sugar version of a classic English summer pudding which makes the most of luscious summer fruits. This dessert is served chilled, and consists of lightly poached summer berries and a layer of berry juice soaked bread. The end result is much more delicious than it sounds!
Equipment
- 4 jars or glasses to serve
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 500 g mixed summer fruits, fresh or frozen see notes above
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 4 thick slices bread see note above
Instructions
- If using fresh fruit, hull the strawberries and cut into pieces about the size of a raspberry.
- Place the prepared fruit and sugar in a pan, and place on a low heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the juices are running and the sugar has dissolved. Leave to cool slightly.
- Remove the crusts and cut 4 circles of bread to fit the top circumference of your jars.
- Divide the fruit into 4 jars or glasses, reserving a little of the syrup. Top the fruit with a circle of bread. Gently press the bread into the top of each filled jar, allowing the juice to ooze up. Spoon over the remaining syrup to soak into the bread.
- Chill. Serve in the jars or glasses.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen fruit will work well in the recipe.
- You can use either white or brown bread. You can also use bread rolls - you should be able to get a couple of circles from each roll.
- Gluten free bread can be used if needed.
- These English summer puds can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 31.3gProtein: 2.4gFat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gFiber: 4.9gSugar: 15.8g
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