Christmas Pudding Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time2 Hr 0 MinCooking Time3 Hr 0 Min
Ready In5 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Breadcrumbs2 Ounce, made
 Good-Quality Cooking Apple - 4 ounce, grated
 Ale, Beer, Stout OR Milk - 1/4 pint
 Flour4 Ounce
 Eggs2
 Mixed spice1 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1 Teaspoon
 Suet4 Ounce, shredded
 Brown sugar4 Ounce
 Carrot1
 Peel4 Ounce, candied
 Blanched almonds4 Ounce
 Currants4 Ounce
 Raisins8 Ounce
 Sultanas4 Ounce
 Prunes OR Dried Apricots - 2 ounce
 Grated Rind + Lemon Juice - 1/2 no
 Grated Rind of Orange - 1/2 no
 Golden Syrup OR Black Treacle - 1 tablespoon

Directions

MAKING
1) In a large mixing bowl add in the breadcrumbs, grated apple, ale or milk., flour, eggs, mixed spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded suet, brown sugar, carrot, candied peel, almonds, currants, raisins, sultanas, prunes or apricots, lemon rind and lemon juice, orange rind and golden syrup or black treacle.
2) Mix all the ingredients gently but thoroughly.
3) Leave the mixture to rest in a cool corner overnight.
4) Next day, transfer the pudding mixture into a large pudding basin or two smaller ones.
5) Cover the mixture with a cloth or paper.
6) Steam the pudding for about 6 to 8 hours.
7) Pull the cover off and allow the pudding to cool down.
8) When the pudding has cooled down completely, place a dry cloth or paper over it till time to serve.

SERVING
9) Steam the Christmas Pudding for 2 hours before serving. If desires, place a bowl of fresh cream or golden syrup on the side.
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