Ginger Gems

Ingredients

MAKES 24 Gems

100g butter plus extra 50-60g for the gem irons
3/4 cup CSR white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons CSR golden syrup
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
whipped cream for filling
CSR icing sugar for dusting

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C and place gem irons in oven to preheat while mixing ingredients. Cream 100g of the butter and the sugar together. Add beaten eggs and golden syrup. Mix in dry ingredients and lastly the milk. Put approx 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining butter in each section for the gem irons to melt, then spoon in the mixture. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 200°C. Cool slightly in irons, then tip out on a wire rack. When completely cool, split and fill with whipped cream. Dust with icing sugar.

JO SEAGAR’S TIPS

Gem irons range in size from 12 to 24 moulds. If you have the 12 gem size, just repeat with the second portion of mixture. Because the irons dust, I find washing, then drying in a warm oven, followed by a light spray of cooking oil is the perfect way to store them.

Original Golden Syrup

Ingredients: cane sugar, water

CSR Original Golden Syrup is a liquid gold.

The rich, dark blend of cane syrups combine to produce the traditional and distinctive flavour for which CSR is famous.

The perfect baking ingredient for adding moisture, colour and flavour. Gingernuts, Brandy Snaps and Anzac Biscuits are just a few examples of how golden syrup can be used to produce a deliciously rich, chewy result, making it a favourite with Australian families for generations.

CSR Original Golden Syrup is available in an easy-to-use jar, which features a screw top lid, making it easy to hold and convenient to store.

White Sugar

Ingredients: cane sugar

Here's one we all know and love! The uniform size of the sugar crystals gives you a regular texture and consistency, making it the perfect ingredient for baking and sweets.

Pure Icing Sugar

Ingredients: cane sugar

While no cake would be complete without it, icing sugar can also be used to make goodies such as shortbread, cream fillings, marshmallow, and fondant; anywhere a smooth, soft finished texture is required. CSR Pure Icing Sugar is the perfect icing sugar for all your traditional and decorative special icing needs. As CSR Pure Icing Sugar is 100% natural sugar this ensures the icing has a firm setting quality every time.