Christmas Pudding Recipe

Name: Christmas Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 225g (8oz) plain flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 225g (8oz) fresh white breadcrumbs; 225g (8oz) shredded suet; 100g (4oz) ground almonds; 500g (1lb 2oz) soft dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 175g (6oz) stoned prunes; 175g (6oz) carrots (peeled); 750g (1lb 12oz) mixed currants, sultanas and raisins; 50g (2oz) chopped mixed peel; 2 apples peeled, cored & roughly chopped; juice & grated zest of 1 orange; juice & grated zest of 1 lemon; 5 eggs; 100-150ml (4-5 fl oz) rum; 4 tablespoons black treacle; 4 tablespoons golden syrup; 300ml (1/2 pint) stout

Servings: persons

225g (8oz) plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
225g (8oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
225g (8oz) shredded suet
100g (4oz) ground almonds
500g (1lb 2oz) soft dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
175g (6oz) stoned prunes
175g (6oz) carrots (peeled)
750g (1lb 12oz) mixed currants, sultanas and raisins
50g (2oz) chopped mixed peel
2 apples peeled, cored & roughly chopped
juice & grated zest of 1 orange
juice & grated zest of 1 lemon
5 eggs
100-150ml (4-5 fl oz) rum
4 tablespoons black treacle
4 tablespoons golden syrup
300ml (1/2 pint) stout

1
sift flour, baking powder
2
add breadcrumbs, suet, ground almonds, soft dark brown sugar and spices
3
mince prunes & carrots (medium grate) & add to mixture
4
add dried fruit, mixed peel, apples, orange & lemon zest
5
beat the eggs & stir into mixture with orange & lemon juice, rum, treacle, golden syrup & stout
6
[approx 3kg (7lb) of mixture]
7
leave in fridge covered with cling film for 1 week
8
Cooking:
9
butter & flour 4 x 1ltr (2lb) pyrex glass bowls
10
fill with mixture 3/4 (ish)
11
circle of greaseproof on top of mixture
12
cover top of bowl with greaseproof and tie with string
13
cover top of bowl with foil and tie with string
14
steam for 6 hours
15
store in cool dry place
16
before serving steam for a further 2 hours for best results.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225g (8oz) plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 225g (8oz) fresh white breadcrumbs, 225g (8oz) shredded suet, 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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