This is a fairly basic British Christmas plum pudding recipe but unlike other recipes it can actually have plums in it. Unfortunately the ingredient list is so long, it isn't easy to make it in less than industrial quantities! You can substitute a mixture of fresh and dried apricots, peaches, etc. for the plums and milk for the ale if you wish. Serve with brandy or rum butter.
Provided by HEATHER.WRAY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 5h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, bread crumbs, suet, eggs, carrot, apple, brown sugar, chopped blanched almonds, stem ginger, ground almonds, cherries, raisins, currants, golden raisins, mixed peel, plums, lemon juice and zest, mixed spice, baking powder and ale. Let each family member take a turn stirring and make a wish. If you have used more dry fruit than fresh, add a little extra ale to make the mixture less stiff.
- Grease 2 large or 4 small pudding basins. Fill with pudding mixture about 7/8 full. Cover tightly with greased waxed paper, then foil; secure with string. Stand pudding on a trivet in a large pot of boiling water that reaches halfway up the sides of the pudding basin. Steam puddings over medium-low heat in boiling water 10 hours for large puddings, 5 hours for small puddings, topping off water regularly until quite firm and set.
- If not serving immediately, let cool completely, then replace covers with fresh waxed paper and foil and store in a cool, dry place, basting from time to time with rum or brandy, for up to 3 months. To serve, reheat by steaming 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 69.4 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
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Neelambaig Baig
[email protected]This is the worst plum pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's dry, dense, and flavorless.
Tanbir Khan
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been able to get it right. The pudding always turns out too dry.
Cristy Colin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of plum pudding, but this recipe is actually pretty good. It's not too heavy or sweet.
Brookelyn Long
[email protected]This pudding is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices.
Zain Ali Jutt
[email protected]I've been making this pudding for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Rao Raoiqbal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pudding is so rich and delicious.
Tori Saxon
[email protected]I made this pudding for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Saeedul haq
[email protected]This pudding is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices.
Namyalo Flavia
[email protected]I've been making this pudding for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
NWOKOLO CHRISTIAN
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pudding is so rich and delicious.
Andrew Raber
[email protected]I made this pudding for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Angelie Cruz
[email protected]This is the best Christmas plum pudding recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.