Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

Name: Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces currants; 4 ounces golden raisins sultanas; 4 ounces raisins, seedless; 4 ounces candied peel chopped; 1 ounce almonds skinned, chopped; 4 ounces whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg grated; 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground; 1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice; 8 ounces brown sugar; 4 ounces bread crumbs, whole wheat; 8 ounces suet vegetable kind; 1 each lemon juice and rind; 1 tablespoon molasses; 5 tablespoons water mixed with rum

Servings: persons

8 ounces currants
4 ounces golden raisins sultanas
4 ounces raisins, seedless
4 ounces candied peel chopped
1 ounce almonds skinned, chopped
4 ounces whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg grated
1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
8 ounces brown sugar
4 ounces bread crumbs, whole wheat
8 ounces suet vegetable kind
1 each lemon juice and rind
1 tablespoon molasses
5 tablespoons water mixed with rum

1
Grease a 2 pint pudding basin and use a large saucepan to hold the basin.
2
Wash currants, sultanas and raisins in warm water and pat dry.
3
Put fruit in large bowl with candied peel and almonds.
4
Sift flour, salt and spices into bowl and add sugar, breadcrumbs and suet.
5
Mix well then stir in lemon juice, rind and molasses with enough of the water and rum mixture to make a soft mixture.
6
Turn into the basin, cover with waxed paper and aluminum foil and put basin into pot.
7
Pour enough water into the pot to reach halfway up the side of the basin.
8
Bring to a boil, cover saucepan and let pudding steam gently for 4 hours, watching the water level and topping up with boiling water if necessary.
9
When cooked, cool the pudding and store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months.
10
Before serving, steam pudding agin for 3 hours.
11
Turn out onto a serving platter and flame with brandy if you desire.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces currants, 4 ounces golden raisins sultanas, 4 ounces raisins, seedless, 4 ounces candied peel chopped, and more.

Yes, Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!