Plum Pudding Recipe

Name: Plum Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dried fruit, such as figs, dates, and/or cherries; 2/3 cup raisins; 1/3 cup dried currants; 1/3 cup mixed chopped candied fruit peel; 2/3 cup beer; 1 tbsp whisky or brandy; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup pitted dried plums, chopped; 1/3 cup cold brewed black tea; 1 Golden Delicious apple, grated; 8 tbsp butter, melted, plus more for greasing; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tbsp molasses; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 cups fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds; 1 1/2 quart (1 1/2 liter) heatproof bowl

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped dried fruit, such as figs, dates, and/or cherries
2/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried currants
1/3 cup mixed chopped candied fruit peel
2/3 cup beer
1 tbsp whisky or brandy
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
1/3 cup cold brewed black tea
1 Golden Delicious apple, grated
8 tbsp butter, melted, plus more for greasing
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tbsp molasses
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds
1 1/2 quart (1 1/2 liter) heatproof bowl

1
Put the first 8 ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
2
Combine the dried plums and tea in a small bowl.
3
Cover both bowls and let stand at least 12 hours.
4
Drain the dried plums and discard the tea.
5
Add the dried plums and grated apple to the soaked fruit, followed by the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and molasses, stirring well.
6
Sift in the flour, spices, and baking powder.
7
Add the bread crumbs and almonds.
8
Mix well.
9
Butter a 1 1/2 quart heatproof bowl.
10
Pour in the pudding batter.
11
Cover with a double layer of parchment paper and 1 layer of aluminum foil, crimping the foil.
12
Place on a steamer rack in a large pot of simmering water, with the water barely touching the bottom of the bowl.
13
Cover and steam until dark and firm, for 810 hours, adding more boiling water to the pot as needed.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped dried fruit, such as figs, dates, and/or cherries, 2/3 cup raisins, 1/3 cup dried currants, 1/3 cup mixed chopped candied fruit peel, and more.

Yes, 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.

Plum Pudding

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