Christmas Pudding Recipe

Name: Christmas Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 cup currants; 1/2 cup chopped mixed peel; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 orange, juice and zest of; 1/2 cup brandy; 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon mixed spice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped mixed peel
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 orange, juice and zest of
1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mixed spice

1
Mix the dried fruits with the lemon and orange zest and juice in a large bowl. Leave for 10-12 hours to soak.
2
In a separate large bowl, mix the butter and sugar together until smooth. Stir in the eggs until combined. Add the breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, salt and mixed spice and stir together until just combined.
3
Pour the contents of the dried fruit bowl into the batter and gently mix to combine.
4
Pour into a greased 6-cup pudding basin (or a heatproof mixing bowl). Cover with a piece of baking paper and secure around the top with cooking twine. Lower into a large pot half-filled with simmering water. Cover the pot and leave on the stove to simmer, steaming the pudding, for 5 hours. Keep an eye on it as it steams, topping it up with more water as needed.
5
Leave to cool then store in a cool part of the house for up to 7 days. When you're ready to eat it, just steam again for 1 hour. Tip out onto a serving platter and serve warm with whipped cream.

796

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups raisins, 1 cup currants, 1/2 cup chopped mixed peel, 1 lemon, juice and zest of, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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 Pudding

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