Marron Chestnut Pudding with Agar

Directions

1. 1
   Before anything else, mix the raw cane sugar and agar together well and leave to one side.
2. 2
   (Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of the chestnut paste that you are using.)
3. 3
   Add the milk to a pan along with the mixture from Step 1, mix well and put on the heat.
4. 4
   Be careful that the mixture doesn't boil over and stir on a low heat.
5. 5
   Allow the mixture to boil a little.
6. 6
   Stop the heat and mix in the chestnut paste thoroughly.
7. 7
   Add in the almond essence and rum.
8. 8
   Pour the mixture evenly into containers and once cooled, chill and set in the refrigerator.
9. 9
   Serve with maple syrup if you like to finish.