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Christmas Pudding

A steamed pudding with a rich dark color; it is filled with dried fruits and warm spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 1/4 cup brandy

Method
 

  1. Soak the dried fruit in the brandy for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix the breadcrumbs, brown sugar, flour, and spice in a bowl.
  3. Stir in the eggs, melted butter, and soaked fruit until combined.
  4. Spoon into a greased pudding basin and cover tightly with foil.
  5. Steam over simmering water for 3 hours, topping up the water as needed.
  6. Cool slightly, then turn out and serve warm.

Notes

Make it a few days ahead so the flavors deepen.