Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding)
A thoroughly authentic Christmas Pudding recipe, also known as Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding! It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert as the flavors only get better over time. A household favorite for centuries, no traditional Christmas is complete without a Christmas Pudding!
- Time: 505 min
- Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- 150 grams dried currants
- 120 grams raisins
- 120 grams golden raisins/sultanas
- tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel
- tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon peel
- tablespoons finely chopped walnuts or almonds
- brandy
- 150 grams fresh white breadcrumbs
- 70 grams all-purpose flour
- teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon mixed spice
- homemade mixed spice
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ounces 115 grams shredded beef suet
- 165 grams packed dark brown sugar
- large eggs
- one small apple
- tablespoon black treacle or molasses
- zest of one lemon
- zest of one small orange
- Hard Sauce