Christmas Puddings

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
A Classic British Recipe for Christmas Puddings
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

5 hours

Ready In

5 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 ounces flour
5 ounces breadcrumbs
salt
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon mace
3 ounces suet , shredded
1/4 lb brown sugar
1/4 lb currants , sultanas
3 ounces raisins or 3 ounces dates
1 ounce almonds , chopped
1/2 oranges , juice of or 1/2 lemon , juice of
1 tablespoon golden syrup
3 drops almond essence
2 eggs
1 bottle Guinness stout ( to moisten )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
416
Sugar
21g
Fat
21g
Christmas pudding is a traditional British dessert that dates back centuries. It is a rich, spicy, and fruity pudding that is often associated with the Christmas season. The pudding is made with a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, suet, breadcrumbs, and spices, all bound together with eggs and stout. The pudding is traditionally steamed for hours, which gives it a dense and moist texture. Christmas pudding is often served with brandy butter or cream, and it is a staple of Christmas dinners in Britain. While the pudding has fallen out of favor in recent years, it remains a beloved part of the British Christmas tradition.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, add 5 ounces breadcrumbs, 3 ounces flour, salt, 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice, and 1/2 teaspoon mace and mix well.
2.Add 3 ounces shredded suet, 1/4 lb brown sugar, 1/4 lb currants, 3 ounces raisins or 3 ounces dates, and 1 ounce chopped almonds to the bowl and mix well.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together the juice of 1/2 orange or 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, 3 drops almond essence, and 2 eggs.
4.Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir well, adding enough Guinness stout to moisten the mixture.
5.Grease 6 to 8 individual pudding molds and fill each halfway with the mixture.
6.Cover the molds with parchment paper and aluminum foil, then steam for 3 hours.
7.Remove the molds from the steamer and let cool. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
8.On serving day, steam the puddings again for 2 hours. Remove from the steamer, remove the paper and foil, and invert onto a serving platter. Serve hot with brandy butter or cream.

PROS

Christmas puddings are a classic British Christmas dessert, rich in flavor and perfect for the holiday season.
They can be enjoyed hot or cold, and they can be made ahead of time.

CONS

Christmas puddings are high in calories and sugar, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, Christmas puddings contain dried fruits and nuts that are high in fiber and antioxidants. They also contain suet, which is a good source of vitamin D and other nutrients.

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