MUM'S CHRISTMAS PUDDING

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My little mum made two puddings each year, one for Christmas Day and another for New Year's Day. She'd put money in the Christmas Day pudding (silver coins), it was always such a treat to find the money when we were kids. I haven't allowed for re-heating and fridge time in preparation times. I have also guessed on how many serves, it goes a long way when there is so much other food being served. It is lovely cold and keeps for ages in the fridge. I always make this in a pudding basin as it is easy to reheat a basin in a crockpot, it doesn't make the kitchen hot and in Australia our Christmas is usually very hot.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter (250g)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon golden syrup (optional)
5 eggs
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup self raising flour
1/4-1/2 cup cold brewed tea
1/2 cup rum, overproof
1 orange, zest of, only
1 lemon, zest of, only
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups raisins (250g - 310g)
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups sultanas (250g - 310g)
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups currants (250g - 310g)

Steps:

  • Soak fruit in rum overnight.
  • Add spices, tea and rinds to fruit mixture.
  • Cream butter and sugar, beat eggs and add alternately with flours to butter, sugar mixture then add breadcrumbs.
  • Grease a large pudding basin well, fill basin with pudding leaving a little room at top for expansion and cover with double sheet of greaseproof paper well greased then clip on lid, it should fit tightly.
  • Steam pudding for 4-5 hrs in large boiler (very large saucepan), with a saucer placed underneath basin, fill with boiling water to come half way up basin - keep adding boiling water as it evaporates. If you put a lid on boiler, don't cover completely, leave space for steam to escape.
  • Reheat on Christmas Eve in crockpot 12-14 hrs on low, place upturned saucer under basin, start about 11pm to midnight so it will be ready by lunchtime for Christmas Dinner.
  • Take pudding out of basin and serve pudding on a platter with a sprig of holly (artificial) on top and a bowl of hot custard or brandy custard alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 313.8, Carbohydrate 75.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 53, Protein 6.5

DAVID Ff
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I'm going to pin this recipe for later.


Md Nur jaman
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This pudding looks delicious.


busingye Sharon
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I can't wait to try this pudding.


Smile Beauty
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This pudding is a classic holiday dessert.


Yahaya Jaan
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I'm going to make this pudding for my next dinner party.


Nitesh Raut
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This pudding is a great make-ahead dessert.


Jona T Sheetekela
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I'm not a big fan of Christmas pudding, but this recipe changed my mind.


Margaret Leon
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This pudding is a bit of work to make, but it's worth it.


Geming With 999
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I highly recommend this Christmas pudding recipe.


Haynes Twins
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This pudding is the perfect way to end a holiday meal.


Betty Isaac
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I love the spices in this pudding.


Amena Begum
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This pudding is so moist and flavorful.


Austin Ekek
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I've made this pudding several times and it's always a hit.


Aliyah Bristol
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This is the best Christmas pudding recipe I've ever tried.


ANSELMO CRUZ
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I made this pudding for a Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Angela Connor
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This was my first time making Christmas pudding, and I was really happy with the results. It was easy to follow the recipe, and the pudding turned out delicious.


Malisa Sanpho
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I've been making this Christmas pudding for years, and it's always a favorite. It's a bit of work, but it's worth it.


abdulai iddrisu seidu
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This Christmas pudding was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the perfect way to end our holiday meal.