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.
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Ayaan Paryar
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make.
Bagrani ali
[email protected]I love the way this pudding is made with spices.
Ogunlewe Ayomide
[email protected]This pudding is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mindy Powell
[email protected]This pudding is so moist and flavorful.
Mohammad Tanjil
[email protected]I love the way this pudding is made with fruits.
Rehan Nadeem
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make.
Angry King
[email protected]I love the way this pudding is made with spices.
Nabil Hadi
[email protected]This pudding is the perfect winter dessert.
Dickson Barasa
[email protected]This pudding is so moist and flavorful.
Faisal Rehman
[email protected]I love the way this pudding is studded with fruits and nuts.
Adelaida Nunez Vazquez
[email protected]This pudding is the perfect way to end a special meal.
Sufian Bilal
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time.
Harrison Jefwa
[email protected]I made this pudding for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Bynereea
[email protected]This pudding is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect winter dessert.
Arslan Javed
[email protected]I love the way this pudding is studded with fruits and nuts. It adds so much flavor and texture.
Azaaz Ahmed
[email protected]This pudding is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Radheshyam Yadav
[email protected]I've made this pudding several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Freyja H
[email protected]This pudding was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit. The flavors were perfect and it was so moist and flavorful.