If the pilgrims had planted persimmons instead of pumpkins, we’d all probably be making steamed persimmon pudding for Thanksgiving, not pumpkin pie. But we all might be making persimmon pudding anyway ...

This Cherry Bakewell Steamed Pudding is a warm and comforting twist on the classic Bakewell tart — made into a light, fluffy sponge dessert with rich almond flavour and sweet cherries throughout.

Grease the insides of eight 4-ounce ramekins with butter and coat with granulated sugar. Combine in a mixing bowl the buttermilk, lemon juice, and the egg yolks. Mix the flour, remaining sugar, salt, ...