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Christmas Pudding Recipe

Christmas Pudding Recipe: Rich, Traditional

Classic British steamed Christmas pudding with fruit, suet, and brandy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Reheating 2 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed dried fruit raisins, sultanas, currants
  • Candied peel + dried figs
  • Guinness or brandy for soaking
  • Suet or butter
  • Brown sugar + breadcrumbs
  • Flour eggs, spices
  • Citrus zest

Instructions
 

  • Soak fruit overnight in alcohol.
  • Mix all ingredients—make a wish!
  • Pack into a buttered 2-pint basin.
  • Cover with pleated parchment/foil.
  • Steam 6 hours.
  • Store and feed with brandy.
  • Re-steam 2 hrs; flame with brandy.

Notes

• Start on Stir-Up Sunday
• Ages beautifully up to 1 year
• Vegetarian suet works perfectly
• Try chocolate or gluten-free
• The crown of Christmas dinner