A Fresh British Classic
Spelt summer pudding uses juicy berries and soft spelt bread. The flavours stay bright and clean. The texture feels light, not heavy. Each slice shows rich colour and fresh taste.
Easy and Ideal for Warm Days
This pudding needs no baking. The steps stay simple and quick. It suits hot weather and casual meals. You can prepare it ahead and chill until ready.
Spelt Summer Pudding
Description
A no-bake British dessert made with spelt bread and mixed summer berries. The fruit releases natural juices that soak into the bread. Fresh, light, and ideal for warm days or simple entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place all berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Heat gently for 5 minutes until juices release. Stir lightly.
- Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
- Line a pudding basin with spelt bread slices.
- Spoon half of the fruit mixture into the basin.
- Cover with more bread slices.
- Add remaining fruit and finish with bread on top.
- Press gently to compact the pudding.
- Cover and chill for at least 6 hours.
- Turn out onto a plate and slice to serve.
- Note: Save extra juice to pour over before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Sodium 220mg10%
- Potassium 360mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 68g23%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 34g
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
- Use day-old spelt bread for best absorption.
- Do not overcook berries or they will lose shape.
Optional Substitutions & Storage
- Replace caster sugar with maple syrup.
- Use frozen berries if fresh are unavailable.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Serve with cream, yoghurt, or dairy-free custard.
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