Heap Family Light Christmas Pudding Recipe

Name: Heap Family Light Christmas Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange rind; 1 lemon rind; 1 carrot, grated; 4 ounces glace cherries; 12 ounces mixed dried fruit; 50 ml Grand Marnier; 150 ml brandy; 175 g vegetable suet; 14 lb self raising flour; 5 ounces muscovado sugar; 1 teaspoon mixed spice (mixed); 175 g white breadcrumbs; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

1 orange rind
1 lemon rind
1 carrot, grated
4 ounces glace cherries
12 ounces mixed dried fruit
50 ml Grand Marnier
150 ml brandy
175 g vegetable suet
14 lb self raising flour
5 ounces muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon mixed spice (mixed)
175 g white breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten

1
Grease and line a glass 2pt basin or use a plastic basin with a ready made lid.
2
Soak the orange and lemon rind, grated carrot, cherries and fruit in the spirits for at least an hour, but preferably overnight.
3
Mix together the suet, flour, sugar, mixed spice and breadcrumbs.
4
Add this to the fruit mix, and beat in 2 eggs.
5
Transfer this to the basin, leaving an inch at the top.
6
Cover the top of the basin with baking parchment and use the plastic lid or a double layer of foil.
7
Steam over a low heat (watching carefully so that it doesn't run out of water!)
8
or in a slow cooker for 7 hours.
9
Alternatively cook for 5 hours when you make it, and then for a further 2 on Christmas day to warm up.

6190

kcal

Calories

Fat

1282

Carbs

172

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange rind, 1 lemon rind, 1 carrot, grated, 4 ounces glace cherries, and more.

Yes, Heap Family Light 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.

Heap Family Light Christmas Pudding

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