Gluten Free Old Fashioned Christmas Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Gluten Free Old Fashioned Christmas Pudding with a Twist
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

360 min

Ready In

390 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup suet , ground ( beef fat )
1 cup raisins , ground
1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour ( a blend with xanthan gum )
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1 dash salt
1/2 cup sour milk ( or 1/2 tablespoon white distilled vinegar with enough milk to make a 1/2 cup )
1 egg
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
2 cups water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
685
Sugar
61g
Fat
33g
If you're looking for a unique twist on a traditional Christmas pudding, this gluten-free recipe is the perfect choice. Loaded with ground suet and raisins, it offers a complex and indulgent flavor profile that's perfect for a holiday treat. It also boasts a syrup topping that enhances the pudding's flavor even further. While cooking takes a long time, the result is a delicious dessert that's perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holiday season.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the ground suet, raisins, gluten-free flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
2.In a separate bowl, beat the egg and sour milk together, then add it to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3.Pour the mixture into a well-greased pudding basin and cover with a piece of parchment paper and foil. Tie a string around the rim tightly to hold the foil in place.
4.Place the pudding basin inside a large pot with boiling water, making sure the water comes up to two-thirds of the basin. Cover the pot with a lid and allow it to steam for 6 hours, adding more boiling water as necessary.
5.In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch, and nutmeg together. Slowly add the butter and vinegar, and then the water while continuously stirring over low heat. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens to a syrup consistency, then pour it over your pudding to serve.

PROS

This traditional Christmas pudding is gluten-free and delicious, offering a unique twist on the classic recipe and plenty of flavor.
The syrup added on top is the perfect finishing touch, enhancing the already indulgent flavor.

CONS

This pudding requires a long cooking time, which may seem inconvenient to some.
Additionally, those who don’t enjoy pudding may not appreciate the dessert’s texture and consistency.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Christmas pudding should be enjoyed in moderation due to its sugar and fat content, its ingredients offer some health benefits. Raisins, for example, contain fiber and antioxidants, while nutmeg is rich in essential oils that have been linked to treating stomach cramps and diarrhea.

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