Christmas Mixed Fruit Pudding Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time25 MinMethod
DishSpeciality

Ingredients

 125 g. / 4 oz. currants
 225 g. / 8 oz. raisins
 225 g. / 8 oz. sultanas
 125 g. / 4 oz. chopped mixed peel
 75 ml. / 3 fl. oz. ale
 Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
 175 g. / 6 oz. butter
 225 g. / 8 oz. brown sugar
 Eggs2
 Breadcrumbs225 Gram
 10 ml. / 2 teaspoons ground mixed spice
 5 ml. / 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Directions

Mix the fruit, ale and lemon juice and rind together.
Cover and leave overnight.
Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, then add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Put in the centre of a floured pudding cloth and tie securely, allowing room for expansion.
Put into a large pan half-filled with hot water and boil the pudding for 4 hours.
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