Old fashioned plum pudding is a classic Christmas pudding that dates back to the 16th century. It is a dense, rich pudding that is studded with dried fruit and citrus peel. The pudding is boiled or steamed for several hours, then served with brandy sauce or cream. Plum pudding is a traditional English dish, but it is also enjoyed in many other countries around the world. If you are looking for a delicious and festive dessert to serve at your next holiday gathering, be sure to give old fashioned plum pudding a try.
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PLUM PUDDING
An old fashioned plum pudding that was passed down to me from my grandmother, with a modification of using baking mix instead of making the top from scratch. I serve it with ice cream or what I call a Dip made from milk and flavored to taste with cinnamon and vanilla. I let each individual pour on the amount of dip they would like from a small pitcher.
Provided by domestic engineer
Categories Desserts Cobbler Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 2 quart baking dish, stir together plums, 1 cup sugar, water, tapioca and cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. (You can also cook the plum mixture in the microwave for 15 minutes.)
- Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together baking mix, 3 tablespoons sugar, milk and melted margarine to form a biscuit dough. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto plum mixture. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 86.1 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 640.7 mg, Sugar 54.8 g
OLD-FASHIONED PLUM PUDDING AND HARD SAUCE
Looking for a delicious dessert using Progresso® Bread Crumbs? Then add this spiced and nutty plum pudding that's topped with hard sauce to your Christmas spread.
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Generously grease 1-quart mold or ovenproof glass bowl; line with double thickness of cheesecloth.
- Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour, ginger, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; mix well.
- With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins, prunes, almonds and fruit peel; toss until fruit is well coated with flour mixture. Add bread crumbs and brown sugar; mix well. Stir in brandy and eggs; mix well. (Mixture will be very thick and almost crumbly.)
- Spoon mixture into greased and lined mold, packing firmly with back of spoon as mold is filled. Cover tightly with lid or heavy-duty foil; tie foil in place, if necessary.
- Place rack in bottom of Dutch oven or 6-quart saucepan. Add water until it reaches top of rack. Bring to a boil. Set mold on rack; carefully pour hot water around mold until about half way up mold. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover Dutch oven. Simmer 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Add boiling water as needed.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all hard sauce ingredients; beat until smooth. Line 10-oz. custard cup or decorative mold with plastic wrap. Spoon hard sauce mixture into lined cup. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
- Remove pudding from Dutch oven; cool in mold for 1 1/2 hours. Turn out of mold; carefully remove cheesecloth. Place on serving plate. Unmold hard sauce onto small plate; remove plastic wrap. Top each slice of pudding with small slice of hard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 98 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 71 g
OLD FASHIONED CARROT PUDDING
I received this recipe about 40 years ago from a friend who said it had been in her family for generations. It comes out wonderfully moist and flavorful. I have given it as Christmas gifts many times and it's always very well received.
Provided by Carol Shorter Hicks
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 4h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. The mixture will be dry. Stir in the carrots, raisins and chopped walnuts. Pour into a well-greased pudding mold or coffee can. Cover the top with aluminum foil.
- Place the pudding mold into a large kettle or Dutch oven filled with 2 inches of water. Cover the pan, and bring to a simmer. Allow the pudding to steam for 4 to 4 1/2 hours over low heat. Remove from the mold. Serve with warm lemon sauce.
- To make the lemon sauce, mix together 3/4 cup of sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stir in hot water, butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve warm over the pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 268.7 mg, Sugar 38.3 g
OUR GRANDMA ADELAIDE'S OLD-FASHIONED PLUM PUDDING
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Put in well-greased plum pudding pan or mold and steam for 5-6 hours. Sauce: Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add boiling water. Then slowly add butter to mixture. Stir well. Add rum; serve hot over plum pudding. Fun Fact: Gold mining in Nevada is a major industry, and one of the largest sources of gold in the world. Nevada currently produces 80% of all the gold mined in the United States. Although Nevada was known much more for silver in the 1800s, many of the early silver-mining districts also produced considerable quantities of gold.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
PLUM PUDDING
Plum pudding can be made anywhere from a few weeks to a year in advance and allowed to ripen in a cool place. It must be steamed 2 hours before serving. Leave it in hot water until ready to serve with hard sauce. This recipe is from "Entertaining," by Martha Stewart.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Serves 10 to 15
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Oil a 2-quart steamer mold or pottery bowl very well with vegetable oil and let it stand as you make the pudding.
- Combine the fruits and nuts in a large bowl. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices into the fruit and nuts. Add the suet, bread, brown sugar, eggs, and jam and blend well. Beat with a wooden spoon to lighten the mixture. Pour into mold. Cover with circle or parchment paper and put on a rack in a large kettle with enough water to come halfway up the sides. Cover and keep water boiling, replenishing as necessary. Steam for 6 hours.
- Uncover pudding and pour brandy over it; put a piece of waxed paper over pudding; replace parchment and set in a cool place or on low shelf of refrigerator to ripen.
- To serve, steam for 2 more hours and invert on a serving platter. Add the 1 teaspoon sugar to the cognac, heat, pour over warm pudding, and flame with a match. Serve with hard sauce.
SUPERB ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING
This pudding is really best when made a year in advance and allowed to mellow. It was customary to make it early in Advent - the religious season before Christmas - and use it the following year. Everyone in the family was supposed to stir the pudding once for good luck. If you can't make it the year before, at least give it a few weeks to age.
Provided by James Beard
Categories Cake Egg Fruit Dessert Bake Marinate Steam Christmas Currant Raisin Spice Cognac/Armagnac Port Sherry Winter House & Garden Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Each pudding serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixture. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Put the pudding in buttered bowls or tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Cover with foil and tie it firmly. Steam for 6-7 hours. Uncover and place in a 250°F. oven for 30 minutes. Add a dash of cognac to each pudding, cover with foil and keep in a cool place.
- To use, steam again for 2-3 hours and unmold. Sprinkle with sugar; add heated cognac. Ignite and bring to the table. Serve with hard sauce or cognac sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe plums. This will ensure that your pudding has the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pudding tough.
- Let the pudding rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
- Serve the pudding with your favorite sauce. Some popular options include hard sauce, brandy sauce, and custard sauce.
- Enjoy the pudding warm or cold. It's delicious either way.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned plum pudding is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You're sure to find a combination that you love.
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