Posts Tagged ‘christmas pudding’
Recipe
Serves: makes 2 x 1.2 litre/2 pint puddings
Cooking and preparation
Preparations time: 25 minutes (plus overnight steeping)
Cooking time: 4 hours
Ingredients
You’ll need two 1.2-litre pudding basins
900g/2lb mixed dried fruits, such as figs, apricots, sour cherries, raisins, dates, cranberries or sultanas
150ml/5fl oz brandy or whisky
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Introduction:
No traditional Christmas dinner is complete without pudding. It is best if allowed to mature for at least two days before serving, but it can be made up to three months ahead.
Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Preparation time: 5 hours and 3 days.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups raisins, chopped
2/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup soft dried figs,... ...read the full story
Introduction:
Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version uses butter instead of the traditional suet and can be made with your choice of candied fruit, currants, or raisins.
Serves 8.
Preparation time: 25 minutes.
Cooking time: 2 hours.
Standing time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Introduction
Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version uses butter instead of the traditional suet and can be made with your choice of candied fruit, currants, or raisins.
Serves 8.
Preparation time: 25 minutes.
Cooking time: 2 hours.
Standing time: 10 minutes.... ...read the full story