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 seeded muscat raisins; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/4 cup glaceed red cherries; 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped; 1 small carrot, grated; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into a 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Generous pinch ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons Cognac, plus 1/4 cup warm Cognac; 1 sprig holly Devon cream-yogurt sauce (see recipe); Devon cream-yogurt sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups seeded muscat raisins
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup glaceed red cherries
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1 small carrot, grated
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Generous pinch ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons Cognac, plus 1/4 cup warm Cognac
1 sprig holly Devon cream-yogurt sauce (see recipe)
Devon cream-yogurt sauce

1
Combine raisins, candied fruit, cherries, apple, carrot, orange and lemon zests, almonds and butter in a large bowl and mix well.
2
Combine flour, bread crumbs, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a small bowl; stir to mix, and add to fruit mixture.
3
Lightly beat eggs with orange and lemon juices and 3 tablespoons Cognac in small bowl.
4
Pour over pudding mixture; blend with fingers.
5
Lightly grease a 1-quart pudding basin with vegetable oil and line the bottom with a greased circle of wax paper cut to fit.
6
Pack the pudding mixture into the prepared basin; cover with another fitted and greased wax paper circle.
7
Cover basin with a dampened towel, securing it by tying with kitchen twine.
8
Place basin on a rack in a 5-quart saucepan.
9
Add 10 cups water and set over high heat.
10
Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 hours; add hot water when necessary.
11
Remove basin from water and cool to room temperature.
12
Remove the towel and top circle of wax paper.
13
Run sharp knife around inside edge of basin.
14
Invert onto a platter.
15
Ignite warm Cognac and pour it over the pudding.
16
As flame dies, top with holly.
17
Serve immediately with Devon cream-yogurt sauce on side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups seeded muscat raisins, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mixed candied fruit, 1/4 cup glaceed red cherries, 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Pudding

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