NANA'S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS STEAMED PLUM PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE

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Nana's Traditional Christmas Steamed Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup light molasses
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup warm milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for tossing fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pint candied mixed fruit (or diced dried fruit such as pineapple, pears, apples, and plums)
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 ounces brandy
Holly sprig, for garnish
Hard Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 pound butter
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-ounce brandy or rum

Steps:

  • Combine the molasses, butter, milk, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Next, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a large mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 additions. Toss candied fruit and raisins lightly with flour to prevent sinking and add to batter. Stir in brandy.
  • Pour into a greased and sugared steam pudding mold and place on a rack in a large covered pot with water that comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Cover and steam for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure water hasn't boiled out. Let cool for 5 minutes on a rack before turning out. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a sprig of holly and Hard Sauce.
  • Beat all ingredients together until very well combined. Serve with pudding.

Ahmed Ahmed
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I've made this pudding several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Elizabeth Papagno
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pudding is so rich and decadent, and the hard sauce is the perfect complement.


Arslan Jalil
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I made this pudding for my Christmas party last year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests to make it again this year.


DR UMAIR GAMING
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This pudding is so moist and flavorful! I love the addition of the dates and raisins. The hard sauce is also delicious and really complements the pudding.


Hammad King95
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I've made this pudding several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Md Mi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pudding is so rich and decadent, and the hard sauce is the perfect complement.


Alvida Bracewell
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I made this pudding for my Christmas party last year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests to make it again this year.


Fajumobi Favour
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This pudding is so moist and flavorful! I love the addition of the dates and raisins. The hard sauce is also delicious and really complements the pudding.


Lara Ismael
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I've made this pudding several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Astridah Mwimpata
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pudding is so rich and decadent, and the hard sauce is the perfect complement.


Maddy Maddy
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I made this pudding for my Christmas party last year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests to make it again this year.


Natalie Najera
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This pudding is so moist and flavorful! I love the addition of the dates and raisins. The hard sauce is also delicious and really complements the pudding.


Angela Mary
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I've made this pudding several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Anhaan Khan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pudding is so rich and decadent, and the hard sauce is the perfect complement.


Fun & Inspirational TV
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I made this pudding for my Christmas party last year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests to make it again this year.


Mohammed Edad Laam
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This pudding is so moist and flavorful! I love the addition of the dates and raisins. The hard sauce is also delicious and really complements the pudding.


Nelson Appiah
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I've made this pudding several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Ariyan jihad
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The pudding is so rich and decadent, and the hard sauce is the perfect complement.


Alim Islam
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I made this pudding for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests to make it again this year.


Saad Mahad
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This is the best steamed plum pudding recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas dinner.