A Blackberry Pudding

Something to follow boiled ham - blackberries (also from the freezer).  Some ground almonds which have probably passed their 'best before' date were languishing in the cupboard so this seemed ideal.

I made these in individual portions in 1.5 cup ramekins - 8 of them.

Blackberry Puddings

Frozen blackberries - say 2-3 cups and no sugar. 

125 g butter
125 g caster sugar (I used about half that and we didn't miss it)
3 large eggs
50g ground almonds
100g self raising flour

Cream the butter and sugar.  Beat in the eggs one at a time (with a little flour if it starts to curdle).  Fold in the ground almonds and sift in the rest of the flour.

Put the blackberries in a prepared 22cm round tin (or 6 ramekins) and pour the batter over.  Sprinkle with flaked almonds.  Bake at 140 degrees C (fan oven ) for 15-20 minutes.