Pirate's Plum Pudding – Recipe Wise

Rich and flavorful dessert perfect for special occasions, can be made ahead of time.

It takes a long time to cook, contains a high amount of calories and sugar.

Contains dried fruit and nuts which are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

	2 cups mixed candied fruit
	1 cup chopped mixed nuts ( walnuts , almonds , hazelnuts )
	1/2 cup raisins
	1/2 cup currants
	1 cup chopped dried fruit ( dates , figs , dried cherries )
	1 cup rum
	1 teaspoon lemon peel
	1 teaspoon orange peel
	1 medium chopped peeled apple
	1 carrot , peeled and shredded finely
	1/2 lb suet
	1 cup flour
	2 cups fine breadcrumbs
	1 cup brown sugar
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon ground mace
	1 teaspoon ground cardamom
	1 teaspoon ground allspice
	3 eggs
	1/4 cup fruit juice ( orange is best )
	1/2 cup butter , softened
	1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1.	Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine candied fruit, nuts, raisins, currants, chopped dried fruit, rum, lemon peel, orange peel, apple, and carrot. Mix well and let it sit for 1 hour.
3.	Add suet, flour, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, baking soda, and spices to the fruit mixture. Stir to combine.
4.	Beat eggs and add to the mixture along with fruit juice. Mix well.
5.	Grease a 2-quart pudding mold and add the mixture. Cover with foil and secure with twine.
6.	Place the pudding mold in a large pot and fill it halfway with boiling water.
7.	Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 6-8 hours. Check the water level occasionally and add more boiling water if needed.
8.	Remove the pudding from the pot and let it cool.
9.	Make the frosting by creaming butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
10.	Invert the pudding onto a serving plate and frost with the frosting.
11.	Serve with custard or whipped cream.

Pirate’s Plum Pudding