Easy Christmas Pudding (Without the Rum) Recipe

Name: Easy Christmas Pudding (Without the Rum)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 100 grams (1 cup, loosely packed) dark brown sugar; 150 grams (1 cup) golden raisins; 75 grams (1/2 cup) raisins; 50 grams (1/3 cup) currants (or use more raisins); 50 grams (1/3 cup) chopped dates; 25 grams (3 tablespoons) chopped candied peel: lemon, orange and citron; 10 glace (candied) cherries, quartered; 50 grams (scant 1/2 cup) flour; 5 grams (1 cup) soft breadcrumbs, from about 2 slices white bread; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup apple juice, apple cider or applesauce; 2 tablespoons orange juice; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; Creme fraiche or heavy cream, for serving

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
100 grams (1 cup, loosely packed) dark brown sugar
150 grams (1 cup) golden raisins
75 grams (1/2 cup) raisins
50 grams (1/3 cup) currants (or use more raisins)
50 grams (1/3 cup) chopped dates
25 grams (3 tablespoons) chopped candied peel: lemon, orange and citron
10 glace (candied) cherries, quartered
50 grams (scant 1/2 cup) flour
5 grams (1 cup) soft breadcrumbs, from about 2 slices white bread
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons molasses
2 eggs
1/4 cup apple juice, apple cider or applesauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Creme fraiche or heavy cream, for serving

1
Put 3 tablespoons of the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer.
2
Add the remaining ingredients, except creme fraiche, and mix very well into a loose, chunky batter.
3
Let it rest for a few hours, or refrigerate overnight.
4
Thickly grease a ceramic bowl with the remaining butter.
5
Line the bottom of the bowl with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
6
Spoon in the batter.
7
Cut 2 circles of parchment to fit the top and rest them on the batter.
8
Cook the pudding in a microwave oven, preferably at medium power, for 8 minutes.
9
Insert a skewer or tester into the center.
10
If batter is still wet, continue cooking, 1 minute at a time, until just done.
11
Turn onto a plate.
12
Serve slices with creme fraiche or heavy cream.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, 100 grams (1 cup, loosely packed) dark brown sugar, 150 grams (1 cup) golden raisins, 75 grams (1/2 cup) raisins, and more.

Yes, Easy Christmas Pudding (Without the Rum) 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.

Easy Christmas Pudding (Without the Rum)

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