This traditional Christmas pudding is a rich and flavorful dessert, packed with dried fruit and warm spices, and aged to perfection. It's a festive must-have that brings a touch of classic holiday spirit to the table.
Ingredients
- 100 grams raisins Seedless are preferred
- 100 grams sultanas
- 100 grams currants
- 100 grams mixed peel Finely chopped
- 150 grams dark brown sugar
- 150 grams breadcrumbs Fresh
- 150 grams suet Vegetarian or beef
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly grated if possible
- 75 grams plain flour Sifted
- 3 eggs Beaten
- 150 ml stout
- 2 tablespoons black treacle
- 1 lemon Zested and juiced
- 1 apple Peeled and grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the raisins, sultanas, currants, mixed peel, brown sugar, breadcrumbs, suet, mixed spice, nutmeg, and flour.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the stout, black treacle, lemon zest and juice, and grated apple.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the mix into a greased pudding basin and level the top. Cover with a double layer of baking parchment and a layer of foil, securing with string.
- Steam the pudding in a large saucepan or steamer for 7 hours, ensuring the water remains halfway up the side of the basin.
- Allow the pudding to cool in the basin, replace the parchment and foil if needed, and store in a cool, dry place to mature.
- On Christmas Day, steam the pudding for a further 2 hours before serving with your choice of accompaniment.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg