ENGLISH CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Ingredients:
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1lb / 450g Currents
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10oz / 280g Raisins
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8oz / 225g Sultanas
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2oz / 55g Mixed Peel
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2oz / 55g Chopped Cherries
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4oz / 110g Flour
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2oz / 55g Dark Sugar
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4oz / 110g Bread Crumbs
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6oz / 170g Shredded Suet (Atora)
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1 Apple chopped small
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3 Eggs
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¼ pint / 4fl oz Dark Ale
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1tbsp Brandy
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1tsp Cinnamon
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1tsp Nutmeg
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Pinch of Salt
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Note: Makes 2 Christmas Puddings!
To be made before Christmas​
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Mix all ingredients together well.
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Grease 2x 2pint basins.
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Add ingredients equally between both.
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Cut a circle of grease proof paper on top of the bowl
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Then cover that with foil.
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Put basin in a saucepan and add a small amount (1 inch) of water
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Bring to the boil and steam / simmer of 4 hours.
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Keep adding more water as needed.
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Store in a cool place when done for uptown 6 months.
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On the day of eating (Christmas Day)
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Steam as before for another 3 hours.
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For extra English tradition pour some Brady over the pudding and light it before you...
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Serve with cream or English custard.