Christmas Plum Pudding Recipe

Name: Christmas Plum Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup raisins; 3/4 cup golden raisin; 3/4 cup currants; 1/2 cup candied orange peel; 1/2 cup almonds, unsalted, chopped; 1 cup apple, shredded; 1 cup beef suet, chopped; 1/2 cup flour; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons brandy, plus extra; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup golden raisin
3/4 cup currants
1/2 cup candied orange peel
1/2 cup almonds, unsalted, chopped
1 cup apple, shredded
1 cup beef suet, chopped
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons brandy, plus extra
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Combine raisins, golden raisins, currants, candied orange peel, chopped almonds and shredded apple.
2
Combine suet, flour, brown sugar, breadcrumbs, allspice and salt.
3
Beat eggs and add to flour mixture.
4
Stir brandy and lemon juice into fruit mixture.
5
Stir fruit into batter.
6
Pack into greased, heat-proof bowl (or several smaller bowls, or straight-sided canning jars for gifting).
7
Steam for 3-6 hours (depending on size of container) until the dough portion of the pudding is firm (test with toothpick, like a cake).
8
Cool and sprinkle with more brandy. Cover tightly and refrigerate until Christmas. (can be made far in advance).
9
To serve, steam again until warm, turn out onto a heat-proof plate, and if you are really adventurous, pour brandy over pudding and light!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup raisins, 3/4 cup golden raisin, 3/4 cup currants, 1/2 cup candied orange peel, and more.

Yes, Christmas Plum Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Plum Pudding

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