Description
Experience the warmth and joy of a classic dessert with our Delicious Traditional English Plum Pudding. This rich and moist pudding is infused with festive spices and a delightful blend of dried fruits, making it an ideal centerpiece for any celebration. Perfect for Christmas or winter gatherings, this pudding is not only a treat for the palate but also a source of cherished memories shared with loved ones. With straightforward preparation steps, you can easily create this comforting dessert that will impress your guests and bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup quality butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup golden sultanas
- 1 cup raisins (soaked in apple juice if desired)
- ½ cup zante currants
- 1 small apple (peeled, cored, shredded)
- Zest and juice of one orange or lemon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If soaking raisins, do this in apple juice overnight.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Sift flour and baking powder into the mixture; combine gently.
- Fold in bread crumbs, sultanas, raisins, currants, shredded apple, zest, juice mixture, and spices.
- Pour into a greased pudding basin and cover tightly with parchment paper and foil.
- Steam in boiling water for about 6 hours, ensuring water levels are maintained.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with custard or cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg