SUPERB ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING
This pudding is really best when made a year in advance and allowed to mellow. It was customary to make it early in Advent - the religious season before Christmas - and use it the following year. Everyone in the family was supposed to stir the pudding once for good luck. If you can't make it the year before, at least give it a few weeks to age.
Provided by James Beard
Categories Cake Egg Fruit Dessert Bake Marinate Steam Christmas Currant Raisin Spice Cognac/Armagnac Port Sherry Winter House & Garden Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Each pudding serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixture. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Put the pudding in buttered bowls or tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Cover with foil and tie it firmly. Steam for 6-7 hours. Uncover and place in a 250°F. oven for 30 minutes. Add a dash of cognac to each pudding, cover with foil and keep in a cool place.
- To use, steam again for 2-3 hours and unmold. Sprinkle with sugar; add heated cognac. Ignite and bring to the table. Serve with hard sauce or cognac sauce.
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Bisoboka Joe
[email protected]I've been making this plum pudding for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
ladybug girl
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a traditional plum pudding. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.
Micah Norway
[email protected]I made this plum pudding for a holiday party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Frejus Edgard
[email protected]This plum pudding is so delicious and moist. I love the way the spices blend together.
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[email protected]I've tried many plum pudding recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Jason Cowherd
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic plum pudding. It's not too difficult to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sherkhan Bangash
[email protected]I made this plum pudding for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Ahmad Nazir
[email protected]This plum pudding is so rich and flavorful. It's the perfect dessert to end a holiday meal.
md balal khan
[email protected]I've been making this plum pudding for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
AbdulHakim Muhammed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a traditional plum pudding. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.
Minty Lavender
[email protected]I made this plum pudding for a holiday party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Muzamil Rao shaib
[email protected]This plum pudding is so delicious and moist. I love the way the spices blend together.
Iyke Osita
[email protected]I've tried many plum pudding recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Kyhlee Sowards
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic plum pudding. It's not too difficult to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Antonio Douaihy
[email protected]I've been making this plum pudding for years and it's always a favorite. It's so rich and flavorful.
Bryan Kinder
[email protected]I made this plum pudding for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mwalish Joel
[email protected]This is the best plum pudding recipe I have ever tried! It was so easy to make and it turned out absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.