Christmas Puddings Recipe

Name: Christmas Puddings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces flour; 5 ounces breadcrumbs; salt; ½ teaspoon mixed spice; ½ teaspoon mace; 3 ounces suet, shredded; 14 lb brown sugar; 14 lb currants, sultanas; 3 ounces raisins or 3 ounces dates; 1 ounce almonds, chopped; 12 oranges, juice of or 12 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon golden syrup; 3 drops almond essence; 2 eggs; 1 (12 ounce) bottle Guinness stout (to moisten)

Servings: persons

3 ounces flour
5 ounces breadcrumbs
salt
½ teaspoon mixed spice
½ teaspoon mace
3 ounces suet, shredded
14 lb brown sugar
14 lb currants, sultanas
3 ounces raisins or 3 ounces dates
1 ounce almonds, chopped
12 oranges, juice of or 12 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon golden syrup
3 drops almond essence
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) bottle Guinness stout (to moisten)

1
Sift flour, salt and spices together.
2
Put suet, breadcrumbs, sugar, eggs, stout and golden syrup, almond essence and juice into bowl.
3
Mix well.
4
Stir in nuts and fruit.
5
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
6
Turn batter into thoroughly greased 2-quart mold.
7
Cover tightly with greased cover or aluminum foil, waxed paper or parchment.
8
Place mold on trivet or rack in steamer or deep kettle.
9
Pour boiling water into steamer about half the height of mold.
10
Cover and steam pudding for six hours.
11
Add more boiling water if necessary during steaming.

6884

kcal

Calories

Fat

1646

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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.

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 ounces flour, 5 ounces breadcrumbs, salt, ½ teaspoon mixed spice, and more.

Yes, Christmas Puddings 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 Puddings

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Variations & substitutions

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