Description
A classic Christmas Pudding recipe, perfect for your holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup currants
- 1/2 cup mixed peel
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 apple, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup suet, shredded
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup dark rum or brandy
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine dried fruits, mixed peel, walnuts, and apple in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Add sugar, breadcrumbs, and suet to the dry ingredients.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the fruit mixture and mix well.
- Add beaten eggs, rum (or brandy), and milk. Stir until combined.
- Grease a pudding basin and pour the mixture into it.
- Cover the basin with parchment paper and foil, securing with string.
- Steam the pudding for 6-8 hours, ensuring the water doesn’t dry out.
- Let the pudding cool completely before unmolding.
- Serve warm with custard or cream.
Notes
- You can prepare the pudding weeks in advance.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Re-steam for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg