MOIST PLUM PUDDING

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This recipe has no plums in it. It is tweaked from quite alot of other plum pudding/christmas pudding recipes. It is rather easy to make once you gather all the ingredients together. Suet is not used as it's not easy to get where I'm from. Coke and juice is used instead of brandy/alcohol. It turned out rich, dark, moist and has a rather festive aroma!

Provided by H A Sallehs

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h25m

Yield 1 Large (2 litre), 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

250 g sultanas
250 g dark raisins
150 g dates (pitted & chopped coarsely)
100 g prunes (pitted & chopped coarsely)
100 g mixed peel (candied peels or freshly peeled from the real fruit)
100 g glace cherries
2 oranges (use both juices and rind)
1 lemon (use both juice and rind)
200 g breadcrumbs (ground from normal white bread slices)
100 g flour (sifted)
180 g brown sugar
70 g sliced almonds or 70 g cubed almonds
2 -3 teaspoons mixed spice (depends on how aromatic you want it)
225 g soft salted butter (soft enough to be stirred in with the other ingredients)
4 eggs (slightly beaten, DO Not overbeat or pudding will be spongy instead of compact or dense)
1 cup Coke (you can use any dark carbonated drink)
1 apple (grated or chopped)
1 carrot (grated or chopped)

Steps:

  • Soak the Mixed fruits in the juices of the orange & lemon for at least 6 hours or best overnight).
  • Butter the suitable mould/basin all round. It is better to line the bottom of the mould with greaseproof paper to ensure the pudding does not stick when un-moulded.
  • Boil a pot (if possible with a lid) of water that could fit the mould/basin.
  • Combine all the Dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in the Mixed fruits and mix well again.
  • Add in the Wet ingredients and mix well again.
  • Pour into the mould/basin. Cover with greaseproof paper which fits the size of the top of the pudding.
  • Use aluminium foil and fold a pleat in the centre (to allow the pudding to expand while cooking).
  • Cover the mould/basin snugly & secure it with a string.
  • Boil on Medium flame for first half hour and then turn down the heat and simmer for 7 hours.
  • Once cooked, leave it to cool slightly before unwrapping and un-moulding.
  • Remove the foil and paper and turn the pudding out on a plate. It would still feel soft as it is hot.
  • Once totally cooled, wrap it in cling film and foil and refrigerate it for at least 2 weeks or up to a month before cutting and eating.
  • NOTE: You can either use any heat-proof basin/mould that resembles a pudding basin which fits into your pot of hot water.
  • NOTE: Although I only used Mixed spice, you can use Orange Essence or Vanilla essence for preference.
  • All the best!

Kelvin Dike
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This plum pudding was delicious! I loved the combination of spices and the moist texture.


_denzy_
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I'm not a big fan of plum pudding, but this recipe was pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, but not too sweet.


Ahtisham Farzand
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This plum pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


kay siebie
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I've been making this plum pudding for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Abod Yaser
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This plum pudding was the perfect dessert for our Christmas dinner. It was moist, flavorful, and everyone loved it.


Anthony Ortiz
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This plum pudding was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! It was a hit at our Christmas party.


Makaz comedy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my plum pudding turned out dry and crumbly. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Gotadacool 12
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This plum pudding was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


DAVID DINH
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I've never made plum pudding before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pudding turned out great! It was a big hit with my family.


Lipitoa Ikiua
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This plum pudding was easy to make and turned out perfect! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect dessert for our Christmas dinner.


LIVING STONE
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This plum pudding was delicious! I loved the combination of spices and the moist texture.


Sandile Loreta
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I'm not a big fan of plum pudding, but this recipe was pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, and the spices were well-balanced.


Shelby Bear
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This plum pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Rosalia
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I love this plum pudding! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are just right. I always make it for Christmas dinner.


ayesha mugal
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This plum pudding is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's rich and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


alyna mihalache
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I tried making this plum pudding, but it didn't turn out well. I think I overcooked it.


Motunde Daramola
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This plum pudding was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


OKAFOR JUSTICE
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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 make. The pudding was moist and flavorful, and it was a big hit with my family.


Malcom Joy
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I've been making this plum pudding for years, and it never disappoints. It's always moist and delicious, and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it!


MD ALamen
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This plum pudding was a hit at our Christmas dinner! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful texture, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again next year.