Perfect Christmas Pudding

A classic rich fruit pudding with brandy-soaked dried fruits, citrus, and spices, steamed to perfection and storeable until Christmas.

Dessert Fruit Pudding Christmas Traditional

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

983.1

kcal / serving

7864.5 kcal total

Carbs

147.8g

per serving

1182 g total

Fat

33.6g

per serving

268.4 g total

Protein

13g

per serving

104.2 g total

Cook Time

420

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

350

Muscovado Sugar

Soft

175

Self-Rising Flour

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Ginger Syrup

From the ginger jar

Dairy

piece

Egg

Beaten

Fruits

350

Sultana

350

Raisin

Or currants

150

Fig

Dried and chopped

125

Candied Peel

100

Apricot

Dried

Glacé Cherries

Dark, halved

piece

Apple

Grated; or quinces

piece

Orange

Juice and zest

GrainsCereals

250

Breadcrumb

Fresh

Liquids

150

Brandy

NutsSeeds

tsp

Mixed Spice

OilsFats

250

Suet

Shredded

Vegetables

100

Ginger

In syrup, chopped

Method

Cool completely and replace the paper with cling film for storage.

Soak the dried fruits, peel, and cherries in brandy overnight.

Steam the puddings for 3.5 hours.

Cover with pleated greaseproof paper and secure the lids.

Divide the mixture between two greased 1.5 litre pudding basins.

Mix ginger, syrup, apples, citrus, eggs, suet, sugar, crumbs, and flour in a large bowl.

Stir the soaked fruit and mixed spice into the batter.

Steam for an additional 3.5 hours before serving.

Turn out the pudding and flame it with brandy.