{"id":41511,"date":"2025-10-31T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T23:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flarefires.com\/?p=41511"},"modified":"2025-10-31T12:17:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T23:17:36","slug":"sponge-top-pudding-flare-outdoor-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flarefires.com\/en_ca\/sponge-top-pudding-flare-outdoor-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook a Sponge Top Pudding on Your Flare Outdoor Fireplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Youtube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mdgckaLwxjU?autoplay=0&controls=1&origin=https:\/\/flarefires.com\/en_ca\/&loop=0&mute=0\" allowfullscreen=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69d0cd333582c\" data-id=\"69d0cd333582c\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69d0cd3335863\" data-id=\"69d0cd3335863\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f2ec7976-80ae-46d6-8f3e-a9097c68d9db\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-&#091;3px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<h5><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"442\">Today, we\u2019re taking outdoor cooking to the next level by baking a Sponge Top Pudding right on a Flare Outdoor Fireplace! Watch as we show you step-by-step how to get that perfect golden top, tender centre, and incredible wood-fired flavour.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"442\">Whether you love experimenting with desserts or want to wow your friends at your next backyard gathering, this recipe is a must-try!<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"486\">Why Cook Dessert on an outdoor fireplace?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"818\">Cooking dessert on your Flare Outdoor Fireplace is all about <strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"580\">fun, creativity, and flavour<\/strong>. It\u2019s a way to enjoy your fire beyond grilling meat \u2014 and to gather friends or family around while making something special.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"841\">What you will need:<\/h5>\n<ul data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1149\">\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"941\">\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"941\">Mixed berries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"976\">\n<p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"976\">Peach slices (canned or fresh)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1052\">\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1052\">Your favourite sponge top pudding recipe (doubled for generous servings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1149\">\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1149\">Cast Iron Dutch Oven<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1210\">Optional: ice cream for serving!<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1709\">Baking on the outdoor fireplace<\/h5>\n<ol data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<li data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1804\">\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1804\">Once your dessert mix is ready, spoon it into a cast-iron Dutch oven and set it on the fireplace coals. Start with the lid on to ensure it cooks evenly throughout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1924\">\n<p data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1924\">Use the <strong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1833\">embers<\/strong>\u00a0to manage heat. If the fire is too hot, remove some embers to avoid burning the pudding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2054\">Rotate the pan occasionally to ensure <strong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1982\">even cooking<\/strong>. Keep an eye on the sponge; it should rise and cook without burning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2054\">Once the pudding is cooked through, carefully place hot embers on top of the lid to create a golden-brown finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2054\">Watch closely, it should brown beautifully without burning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2054\">\n<p data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2054\">Once browned, remove from the fire and serve with ice cream!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2809\">The result is a rustic, restaurant-quality dessert that\u2019s surprisingly simple to make and perfect for gathering friends and family around your fire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"3074\">Cooking desserts like sponge top pudding on your <strong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2913\">Flare Outdoor Fireplace<\/strong> is all about experimentation, patience, and enjoying the experience. Put down your phones, gather your crew, and create some culture around your outdoor fire.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3221\">Watch the full YouTube video for a step-by-step guide!<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today, we\u2019re taking outdoor cooking to the next level by baking a Sponge Top Pudding right on a Flare Outdoor Fireplace! Watch as we show you step-by-step how to get that perfect golden top, tender centre, and incredible wood-fired flavour. 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