Rich Christmas Pudding

Name: Rich Christmas Pudding
Ingredients: 4oz currants; ¼ pint beer, ale or milk; 2oz chopped prunes or dried apricots; 4oz sultanas; Grated rind and juice of half lemon; 2oz chopped prunes or dried apricots; 1 tablespoon black treacle; Grated rind and juice of half orange; 4oz shredded suet; 4oz light soft brown sugar; 4oz grated apple; 1 small grated carrot; 4oz mixed candied peel; 4oz chopped blanched almonds; ¼ pint beer, ale or milk; ¼ pint beer, ale or milk; 4oz flour; 2oz soft white breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Farmhouse Kitchen

By Mary Norwak

Published 1991

About

Ingredients

4oz flour
2oz soft white breadcrumbs
2 large eg

Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

Mix all the ingredients together, stir well and leave overnight if possible. Place in two basins and cover with greaseproof paper and a floured cloth. Steam or boil for eight hours. Wrap very securely and store until required. Then re-boil for two hours. Serve with brandy butter or Cumberland Rum Butter.