baking · everyday
Christmas pudding
Dark, boozy steamed British pudding of dried fruit, suet and spices, made weeks ahead and flamed with brandy.
- Time
- 420min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk, egg and wheat.
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Method
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1
Soak fruit in brandy overnight.
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2
Mix everything into a stiff batter (make a wish while stirring).
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3
Pack into a buttered basin, cover with pleated parchment and foil and tie.
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4
Steam 6 hours, topping up water; cool and store, feeding with brandy, up to 2 months.
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5
Steam 2 hours on the day, turn out, flame with warm brandy and serve with brandy butter.
