CHRISTMAS PUDDING

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Provided by Jean F. Tibbetts

Categories     dessert

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 cups seeded muscat raisins
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup glaceed red cherries
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1 small carrot, grated
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Generous pinch ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons Cognac, plus 1/4 cup warm Cognac
1 sprig holly Devon cream-yogurt sauce (see recipe)
Devon cream-yogurt sauce

Steps:

  • Combine raisins, candied fruit, cherries, apple, carrot, orange and lemon zests, almonds and butter in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Combine flour, bread crumbs, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a small bowl; stir to mix, and add to fruit mixture.
  • Lightly beat eggs with orange and lemon juices and 3 tablespoons Cognac in small bowl. Pour over pudding mixture; blend with fingers.
  • Lightly grease a 1-quart pudding basin with vegetable oil and line the bottom with a greased circle of wax paper cut to fit. Pack the pudding mixture into the prepared basin; cover with another fitted and greased wax paper circle. Cover basin with a dampened towel, securing it by tying with kitchen twine.
  • Place basin on a rack in a 5-quart saucepan. Add 10 cups water and set over high heat. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 hours; add hot water when necessary.
  • Remove basin from water and cool to room temperature. Remove the towel and top circle of wax paper. Run sharp knife around inside edge of basin. Invert onto a platter.
  • Ignite warm Cognac and pour it over the pudding. As flame dies, top with holly. Serve immediately with Devon cream-yogurt sauce on side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Emmanuel Rugoeza
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Highly recommend!


brandon rooney
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This Christmas pudding was a hit at our holiday party. It was delicious and everyone loved it.


Ehsan Afzal
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Easy to make.


Rebecca N09
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This Christmas pudding is the best I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Elliot Rosas
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Yum!


Canon Hoelzer
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I made this Christmas pudding for my family and friends, and they all loved it. It was the perfect way to end our holiday meal.


Brian Hargreaves
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5 stars!


abdo gaming
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This Christmas pudding is a must-have for any holiday celebration. It's rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it.


Jaida Playz
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Perfect for Christmas dinner.


Robert Bennett
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I've been making this Christmas pudding for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a holiday gathering, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dareen Khirfan
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Will definitely make again.


Arshi Jahan
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This Christmas pudding was a labor of love, but it was worth it. It turned out perfectly, and it was the star of our Christmas dinner. Thank you for sharing this recipe.


Manas Khan
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Great recipe!


Ronel Ams
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I'm not a big fan of Christmas pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Javier Chavarria
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Easy to follow recipe.


Arham Jutt
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This Christmas pudding was a hit at our holiday gathering. It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Patience Friday
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Delicious!


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