Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding Recipe

Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding The …

WEBAug 8, 2022 · Add the dry mixture to the fruit mixture and stir to thoroughly combine it. It will be thick and sticky. Generously butter your 2 liter/3.5 …

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1. Place the raisins, sultanas, currants, almonds, and candied citrus peel in a bowl. Pour the brandy over and stir to combine the mixture. Cover and let sit overnight to allow the brandy to fully penetrate the fruit.
2. The next day, place the breadcrumbs, flour, brown sugar, and spices in a bowl and stir to combine.In another bowl add the soaked dried fruit mixture, grated apple, black treacle, suet, lemon and orange zest, and egg. Stir to combine.Add the dry mixture to the fruit mixture and stir to thoroughly combine it. It will be thick and sticky.Generously butter your pudding mold (2 liter/3.5 pints mold) and scoop the batter into the mold, pressing down and smoothing the top.Cut a circle out of parchment paper the same diameter as the top of the pudding mold. Lightly butter the paper and place it, butter side down, on top of the batter. Next tear off two more pieces of parchment paper large enough to cover the to of the pudding mold and partially down the sides of the mold. If your pudding mold is small and the batter comes to the top of it, fold a pleat in the center of the parchment papers to allow room for expansion as the pudding cooks. Trim off excess paper.Secure the paper by folding down
3. When the pudding is done steaming, carefully lift out the pudding mold and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then invert the pudding on a plate. Let it sit until the pudding slides out onto the plate. Let the pudding cool completely.To store, remove the parchment paper and wrap the pudding with clean parchment paper followed by aluminum foil. Wrap tightly. Store it in a cool, dark place, preferably a basement. If you do not have a cool, dark environment in your home you can keep it in the fridge but make sure it is tightly wrapped in two layers of plastic wrap and some aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. Follow these same guidelines along with placing the pudding in a ziplock freezer bag to freeze the pudding. When you're ready to serve the pudding you will need to reheat it either by re-steaming it for 30-60 minutes or until heated through or you can also microwave it in a microwave safe container to keep the moisture in.You can light the pudding on fire just before serving (see blog

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WEBMay 15, 2013 · For the sauce, beat the margarine in a small bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes or until fluffy and light in color. …

1. Generously grease the bottom and side of a 4 cup mold with shortening.
2. Pour the milk over the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Mix in the shortening and molasses. Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the sauce ingredients. Pour the mixture into the mold and cover with aluminum foil.
3. Place the mold on a rack in a Dutch oven. Pour in boiling water up to the level of the rack. Cover and heat to boiling over low heat. Steam for about 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If it is necessary to add water during steaming, uncover and quickly add boiling water.
4. For the sauce, beat the margarine in a small bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes or until fluffy and light in color. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the sherry. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

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