Plum and ginger duff recipe

Name: Plum and ginger duff recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g (5.3oz) self-raising flour; 100 g (3.5oz) candied or crystallised ginger; 100 g (3.5oz) sultanas; 100 g (3.5oz) breadcrumbs; 100 g (3.5oz) dark brown sugar; 100 g (3.5oz) suet (or vegetarian suet); 1 tsp mixed spice powder; 0.5 tsp nutmeg; 6 plums, stones removed, sliced thinly; 1 apple, cored, grated; 75 ml (2.6fl oz) dark rum; 2 eggs; 225 ml (7.9fl oz) milk

Servings: persons

150 g (5.3oz) self-raising flour
100 g (3.5oz) candied or crystallised ginger
100 g (3.5oz) sultanas
100 g (3.5oz) breadcrumbs
100 g (3.5oz) dark brown sugar
100 g (3.5oz) suet (or vegetarian suet)
1 tsp mixed spice powder
0.5 tsp nutmeg
6 plums, stones removed, sliced thinly
1 apple, cored, grated
75 ml (2.6fl oz) dark rum
2 eggs
225 ml (7.9fl oz) milk

1
Mix the flour, sultanas, breadcrumbs, sugar, suet and spices together then add the South African plums and apple, rum, eggs and milk.
2
Thickly butter a size 2 pudding bowl and sprinkle with sugar (this helps it to be lit if you want to set fire to it when serving).
3
Butter and sugar a piece of greaseproof paper big enough to cover the top of the pudding bowl.
4
Then pour in the batter.
5
Cover the bowl with the greaseproof paper then a layer of tinfoil.
6
Smooth it down so that it makes a seal.
7
Then tie a string around the lip of the pudding bowl, knot it and make a handle by looping the string over to the other side of the bowl then tying it again.
8
Prepare a pan deep and wide enough for the bowl to sit in with a lid that will fit over the top.
9
Place the pudding bowl in the pan and fill halfway up the bowl with hot water.
10
Place on a medium heat and steam the pudding for at least three hours (though you can steam it for up to five hours), checking every so often to make sure the water hasnt run dry.
11
After three hours, remove the bowl from the pan and serve immediately.
12
If you want to keep it for another day, replace the greaseproof lid and you can add more rum to keep it moist.
13
To reheat, steam it for another hour.

469

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* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g (5.3oz) self-raising flour, 100 g (3.5oz) candied or crystallised ginger, 100 g (3.5oz) sultanas, 100 g (3.5oz) breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Plum and ginger duff recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!