Steamed Lemon Sponge with Prunes, Damson or Tutti-frutti

Lemon must be one of the most versatile flavours we have. It lends itself to such a variety of dishes, whether they be sweet or savoury. It also makes us think about menu compilation; starting off with a plate of smoked salmon, which is normally served with lemon, then following with chicken with lemon and parsley and finishing with one of these sponges, wouldn’t really be a good idea. But I have found that using any of these three flavours with a lemon sponge, rather than just a basic vani