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Can be made ahead of time.
Plum Pudding
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Fragrant and rich with a variety of dried fruits, this is the ultimate British Christmas dessert.
Yield :
10–12 servings
Prep Time :
45 mins, plus overnight soaking
Cooking Time :
8–10 hrs
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dried fruit, such as figs, dates, and/or cherries
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- 1/3 cup mixed chopped candied fruit peel
- 2/3 cup beer
- 1 tbsp whisky or brandy
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup pitted dried plums, chopped
- 1/3 cup cold brewed black tea
- 1 Golden Delicious apple, grated
- 8 tbsp butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp molasses
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- ½ cup chopped slivered almonds
Special Equipment:
- 1½ quart (1½ liter) heatproof bowl
Directions
1. Put the first 8 ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. Combine the dried plums and tea in a small bowl. Cover both bowls and let stand at least 12 hours.
2. Drain the dried plums and discard the tea. Add the dried plums and grated apple to the soaked fruit, followed by the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and molasses, stirring well.
3. Sift in the flour, spices, and baking powder. Add the bread crumbs and almonds. Mix well.
4. Butter a 1½ quart heatproof bowl. Pour in the pudding batter. Cover with a double layer of parchment paper and 1 layer of aluminum foil, crimping the foil. Place on a steamer rack in a large pot of simmering water, with the water barely touching the bottom of the bowl. Cover and steam until dark and firm, for 8–10 hours, adding more boiling water to the pot as needed.
Notes
Prepare ahead:
The pudding is best cooked 1–2 months before eating. Wrap the pudding well in aluminum foil and refrigerate. To reheat, steam for 1½–2 hours.
Steaming Tip: The steaming can be done over 2 or 3 days. Steam it for at least 3 hours on the first day and then continue with the remaining hours on following days.
Freezing Information: Freeze for up to 1 year, after cooking, in its bowl; thaw and steam in bowl for 1½–2 hours.
Good with whipped cream or custard sauce.
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Note from Cookstr's Editors
Nutritional information is based on 12 servings.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving (% daily value)
373kcal (19%)
106mg (11%)
15mg (26%)
97mcg RAE (3%)
434mg
44mg
6g
32g
5g
63g
56mg (19%)
178mg (7%)
6g (28%)
12g (18%)
2mg (13%)
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