Plum Duff

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 2
Traditional steamed pudding with mixed fruit and suet, served with custard
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

260 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 1/2 cups mixed fruit
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped vegetable suet ( eg Kremelta )
milk , to mix

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
450
Sugar
32g
Fat
18g
Plum Duff is a traditional steamed pudding that has been enjoyed in England for centuries. The pudding gets its name from the old-fashioned use of the word 'duff', which referred to a boiled or steamed pudding. Plum Duff is traditionally served as a dessert, but can also be enjoyed as a snack or even for breakfast. The pudding is made with mixed fruit and suet, a type of solidified fat that is commonly used in British baking. The mixture is steamed for several hours, resulting in a rich, moist pudding that is perfect for warming up on a cold winter night. The pudding is usually served with custard or cream, which adds to its richness.

Instructions

1.Grease a pudding basin and line the bottom with baking paper
2.Sift flour and salt into a large bowl
3.Add brown sugar and white sugar to the bowl and mix well
4.Dissolve baking soda in a little bit of milk
5.In a separate bowl, mix golden syrup and mixed spice
6.Add mixed fruit to the spice mixture and stir well
7.Add the spice and fruit mixture to the flour bowl
8.Add the dissolved baking soda and vegetable suet to the bowl and mix everything together
9.Add milk to make a soft, moist consistency
10.Transfer the mixture to the prepared pudding basin and cover with a double layer of baking paper and foil
11.Place the pudding in a large pot and fill with boiling water until the water comes halfway up the sides of the pudding basin
12.Cover the pot with a lid and steam the pudding for 3-4 hours
13.Remove the pudding from the pot and let it cool slightly before serving with custard

PROS

Rich and flavorful dessert, perfect for cold winter nights

CONS

High in calories and sugar

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The mixed fruit in the Plum Duff provides some vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and fiber, but the high sugar content should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

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