1. 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. 2. Place apples in a medium, microwave-proof bowl, then sprinkle with sugar & water. 3. Cover & microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, then cool in the bowl for 10 minutes. 4. Drain the apples & arrange them in the prepared casserold dish. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour & brown sugar. 6. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter & golden syrup, then add this mixture to the flour ixture & gently stir to combine. 7. Spoon mixture over apples & smooth the surface. 8. FOR THE SYRUP: Evenly sprinkle a second 1/3 cup of brown sugar over the pudding mixture. 9. In a heatproof container, combine the second 1/3 cup of golden syrup with the boiling water, then drizzle this mixture over the pudding. 10. 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. 11. 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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