Traditional Christmas Pudding
A rich, moist traditional British Christmas pudding packed with dried fruits, spices, and brandy. This festive dessert is perfect for special occasions.
300 mins total
Serves 10
Hard
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1
Soak dried fruit in brandy overnight.
- 2
Grease a 2-pint pudding basin thoroughly.
- 3
Mix breadcrumbs, flour, sugar, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
- 4
Add grated butter and mix until evenly distributed.
- 5
Stir in soaked fruit, eggs, nuts, and citrus zests.
- 6
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 7
Spoon mixture into prepared basin, leaving 1 inch at top.
- 8
Cover with greased parchment paper and foil, tie securely.
- 9
Steam for 4 hours, topping up water as needed.
- 10
Cool completely before storing. Re-steam for 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Tags
pudding
dessert
christmas
british
traditional