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For the syrup

  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups water
  • 1 - 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp fine cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the batter

  • 1/2 cup apricot jam
  • 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt

    Method

    • step 1

      Start with the syrup, mix the ingredients for the syrup and bring to a boil.
    • step 2

      Now start with the batter. Mix the apricot jam, bicarbonate of soda and butter in a thick base pot till the butter has melted.
    • step 3

      Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
    • step 4

      Add spoonfulls of batter to the boiling syrup. The bicarbonate of soda will cause a effervescent effect.
    • step 5

      Put a lid on and boil for not more than 10 minutes.
    • step 6

      Serve with custard
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