‘stir and Make a Wish’ Christmas Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Stir and Make a Wish Christmas Pudding Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g raisins
250 g sultanas
85 g stoned dates , chopped
85 g pitted prunes , chopped
100 g glace cherries , halved
75 g dried apricots , chopped
75 g dried cranberries
4 tablespoons brandy
2 oranges , zest and juice of
2 lemons , zest and juice of
50 g hazelnuts
200 g softened butter
200 g dark muscovado sugar
4 eggs , at room temperature and beaten
2 apples , peeled cored and diced
100 g self-raising flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons mixed spice
100 g fresh white breadcrumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
640
Sugar
66g
Fat
26g
The Christmas pudding, also known as plum pudding, is a popular dessert in the UK and other parts of the world. It is typically served on Christmas Day and features a rich, fruit-filled mixture that is steamed for several hours. This 'Stir and Make a Wish' Christmas Pudding recipe is a classic take on the traditional dessert. It includes a range of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, as well as brandy and citrus zest, to create a rich and flavorful pudding that is perfect for celebrating the holiday season with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl combine the raisins, sultanas, dates, prunes, glace cherries, dried apricots, cranberries, brandy, and orange and lemon zest and juice.
2.Stir in the hazelnuts, butter, sugar, eggs, and diced apples.
3.Add the flour, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and mixed spice and mix well.
4.Finally, fold in the fresh breadcrumbs.
5.Grease a 1.5 liter pudding bowl with butter and spoon in the mixture.
6.Cover the bowl with a double piece of buttered greaseproof paper.
7.Place the bowl in a steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water and steam for 6 hours, ensuring that the pudding does not boil dry.
8.Remove from the steamer and allow to cool before storing in a dark, cool place until Christmas Day.
9.Re-steam on Christmas Day for 3-4 hours and serve with brandy butter, cream, or custard.

PROS

This traditional Christmas pudding is full of fruit and nuts, making it a tasty and filling dessert for the holiday season.

The recipe is relatively easy to follow and makes a large enough pudding to serve a family or group of friends.

CONS

This pudding requires several hours of steaming, making it a time-consuming dessert to prepare.

It is also high in calories and sugar, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pudding is not particularly healthy, the dried fruits and nuts it contains provide a range of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and vitamin C.
The spices used in the recipe, including nutmeg and cinnamon, are also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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