Apple And Golden Syrup Pudding (Australia) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

FOR THE PUDDING
2 1/4 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored, quartered, sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup golden syrup
FOR THE SYRUP
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (Yes, again)
1/3 cup golden syrup (also again)
1 1/4 cups boiling water
FOR A GARNISH
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

FOR THE PUDDING: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then butter the inside bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Place casserole dish on a baking tray.
Place apples in a medium, microwave-proof bowl, then sprinkle with sugar & water.
Cover & microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, then cool in the bowl for 10 minutes.
Drain the apples & arrange them in the prepared casserold dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour & brown sugar.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter & golden syrup, then add this mixture to the flour ixture & gently stir to combine.
Spoon mixture over apples & smooth the surface.
FOR THE SYRUP: Evenly sprinkle a second 1/3 cup of brown sugar over the pudding mixture.
In a heatproof container, combine the second 1/3 cup of golden syrup with the boiling water, then drizzle this mixture over the pudding.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden & cooked through ~ If necessary, cover the pudding lightly with aluminum foil if/when the top is a deep golden.
FOR A GARNISH: When finished baking, set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar (if using) & serve with ice cream, if desired.