Christmas Pudding Recipe

Name: Christmas Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. milk; 1/2 c. chopped, mixed candied fruit; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; boiling water for steaming

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped, mixed candied fruit
1/2 c. chopped nuts
boiling water for steaming

1
Cream the shortening with brown sugar until fluffy in a large bowl.
2
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3
Sift dry ingredients together. Add to batter alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
4
Fold in candied fruits and walnuts.
5
Pour into a well-greased 8-cup mold.
6
Cover mold with foil or double thickness of waxed paper.
7
Fold foil down tightly or fasten with string to hold tightly if waxed paper is used.
8
Place on rack or trivet in large pan; pour in boiling water to 1/2 the depth of pudding mold. Cover large pan tightly and steam for 2 1/2 hours or until long, thin skewer inserted in center of pudding comes out clean.
9
Add more boiling water during steaming as needed.
10
Cool for 5 minutes, then unmold on serving plate.
11
Spoon 1/2 cup Orange Crystal Sauce over top. Garnish with holly and green and red candied cherries, plus a walnut half, threaded on wooden pick, if desired.
12
Cut in wedges and serve with additional Orange Crystal Sauce.

823

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed, 2 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla, 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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