Christmas Pudding
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Serves:
6
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Yield:
6 servings
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Ready in:
2 hours 20 mins
(20 mins
Prep
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2 hours
Cook)
This classic steamed pudding is delicious with brandy butter, cream or custard.
Recipe provided by:
Allrecipes
Ingredients
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50g unsalted butter
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5 tablespoons dark brown soft sugar
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250ml milk
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12 dates, pitted and chopped
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100g sultanas
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25g dried currants
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75g candied mixed fruit peel, chopped
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1 orange, zested
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1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
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150g self-raising flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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pinch salt
Preparation method
- Liberally grease a pudding mould.
- In a large saucepan combine butter, sugar, milk, dates, sultanas, currants, mixed fruit peel and zest of the orange; bring to the boil. Remove from heat and stir in bicarbonate of soda. Sift in the flour, cinnamon and salt; mix gently until blended. Pour into prepared pudding mould.
- Cover with a double layer of greased greaseproof paper and steam for 2 hours.