MA'S ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING

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This recipe has been handed down from my Great-grandmother and before.

Provided by Denise Senecal

Categories     Puddings

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 32

3 c flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp mace
1 tsp cinnamon
SIFT TOGETHER AND LET STAND OVERNIGHT
1/2 lb brown sugar, firmly packed
1 lb raisins
1/2 lb dried currants
1/2 lb candied citron
1/2 lb candied lemon peel
1/2 lb candied orange peel
1/2 lb walnut pieces
CHOP FRUIT AND WALNUTS, MIX TOGETHER WITH SUGAR, STIR INTO FLOUR MIXTURE
1/4 c hot milk
1/2 c fine bread crumbs
POUR MILK OVER BREAD CRUMBS AND LET STAND 10 MINUTES
1 c sugar
4 eggs, separated
BEAT SUGAR WITH EGG YOLKS UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY
1/2 lb suet (shortening/butter)
ADD SHORTENING AND BREAD CRUMB MIXTURE TO YOLK MIXTURE. STIR INTO FLOUR-FRUIT MIXTURE.
1/4 c juice (lemon or orange)
1/2 c jelly (currant or marmalade)
ADD JUICE AND JELLY TO MIXTURE AND BEAT THOROUGHLY
FOLD IN STIFFLY BEATEN EGG WHITES
FILL (LARGE OR 2-3 SMALL) GREASED MOLD 2/3 FULL
COVER TIGHTLY AND STEAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2 HOURS.
SERVE WITH MAPLE HARD SAUCE

Steps:

  • 1. MAPLE HARD SAUCE
  • 2. 1 lb. (2 cups) maple sugar (not syrup) 1/2 cup butter (or margarine) 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
  • 3. Cream butter until very soft. Stir in maple sugar and walnuts. Serve warm enough to soften. May add cream or milk and more sugar to make more sauce.

Justin Masud
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Boineelo Obuilr
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I'm really disappointed with this recipe.


Nicholas Benitez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pudding didn't turn out anything like the picture.


JMK Media Service
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pudding turned out really bad.


Muhammad Arzaf
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This pudding was a waste of time and ingredients.


Madison King
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Jay Hepden
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I think this recipe needs more spices.


Jose Bautista
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I found the texture of the pudding to be a bit dry.


Suzie Flemig
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This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Nigussie Elka
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Nazimkhan Nazimkhan
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This pudding is amazing!


jeni akthar
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I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Radwanool Haque
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This is the best plum pudding recipe I've ever tried.


Hassnain Altaf
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I made this pudding for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


mdm morsalin
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This pudding is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a really special dessert that's perfect for a holiday party.


Alfred faith
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I love the addition of the dried fruit and spices in this recipe. It gives the pudding a really rich and complex flavor.


Ntombi Ndlovu
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This was my first time making plum pudding and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow.


Chati Khan
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I've been making this plum pudding recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that it can be made ahead of time.


Nikhil Samlal
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This plum pudding was a hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas dinner.