MUM'S CHRISTMAS PUDDING
My little mum made two puddings each year, one for Christmas Day and another for New Year's Day. She'd put money in the Christmas Day pudding (silver coins), it was always such a treat to find the money when we were kids. I haven't allowed for re-heating and fridge time in preparation times. I have also guessed on how many serves, it goes a long way when there is so much other food being served. It is lovely cold and keeps for ages in the fridge. I always make this in a pudding basin as it is easy to reheat a basin in a crockpot, it doesn't make the kitchen hot and in Australia our Christmas is usually very hot.
Provided by Ninna
Categories Dessert
Time 7h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Soak fruit in rum overnight.
- Add spices, tea and rinds to fruit mixture.
- Cream butter and sugar, beat eggs and add alternately with flours to butter, sugar mixture then add breadcrumbs.
- Grease a large pudding basin well, fill basin with pudding leaving a little room at top for expansion and cover with double sheet of greaseproof paper well greased then clip on lid, it should fit tightly.
- Steam pudding for 4-5 hrs in large boiler (very large saucepan), with a saucer placed underneath basin, fill with boiling water to come half way up basin - keep adding boiling water as it evaporates. If you put a lid on boiler, don't cover completely, leave space for steam to escape.
- Reheat on Christmas Eve in crockpot 12-14 hrs on low, place upturned saucer under basin, start about 11pm to midnight so it will be ready by lunchtime for Christmas Dinner.
- Take pudding out of basin and serve pudding on a platter with a sprig of holly (artificial) on top and a bowl of hot custard or brandy custard alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 313.8, Carbohydrate 75.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 53, Protein 6.5
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Jamil Qureshi
[email protected]I've been making this pudding for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a festive gathering.
Gasimu Momoh
[email protected]This is the best Christmas pudding recipe ever! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Sagara Kumara
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pudding didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have overcooked it.
Abdullah Joyia
[email protected]This pudding was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.
A Normal Doggo
[email protected]I've never been a fan of Christmas pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious!
Adeoti Anuoluwapo
[email protected]This pudding was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I loved the addition of the brandy sauce.
Rian Danielle
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a simpler one next time.
RASHID YUNUS
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Gaga Chicago
[email protected]I've been making this Christmas pudding for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of dried fruits, spices, and brandy is simply irresistible.
Portia Sithulile
[email protected]This is the best Christmas pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Okello Justine
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pudding was rich and decadent, and the brandy sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Wosen Hile
[email protected]This Christmas pudding was a hit at our family gathering. It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again next year!