English Plum Pudding Recipe

Name: English Plum Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 4 teaspoons ginger; 1 lb currants; 1 lb raisins; 1/2 lb citron, shredded; 4 apples, peeled and chopped; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs (Panko); 2 cups milk; 8 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 lb suet, ground; 1 cup brandy

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons ginger
1 lb currants
1 lb raisins
1/2 lb citron, shredded
4 apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups soft breadcrumbs (Panko)
2 cups milk
8 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 lb suet, ground
1 cup brandy

1
Sift first five ingredients together; stir in fruit.
2
Soak crumbs in milk for ten minutes.
3
Beat eggs and sugar together until lemon-colored; add suet and soaked crumbs and stir into flour-fruit mixture.
4
Add brandy and mix well.
5
Pour into greased molds, cover tightly and steam 3 to 4 hours (depending on the size of molds used) OR tie in a large piece of heavy muslin, heavily buttered and floured, allowing plenty of space for expansion.
6
Place in a large kettle of boiling water with rack in bottom to hold pudding off the bottom.
7
Boil 3 to 4 hours, replacing water as necessary.

1205

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons salt, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, English Plum 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.

English Plum Pudding

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