Classic Christmas Plum Pudding Recipe

Name: Classic Christmas Plum Pudding Recipe
Total time: 5 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 4 plums, pitted and chopped; 2.5 cups fresh bread crumbs; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 4 ounces shredded suet; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 small carrot, grated; 1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded; 0.375 cup halved candied cherries; 0.375 cup dried currants; 0.375 cup golden raisins; 4 ounces candied mixed fruit peel, chopped; 0.33333334326744 cup raisins; 0.5 cup chopped blanched almonds; 0.5 cup dark brown sugar; 2 ounces preserved stem ginger in syrup, chopped; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts; 0.125 cup ground almonds; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 1.5 teaspoons mixed spice; 0.75 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 cup ale

This traditional British plum pudding boasts a delightful blend of plums, dried fruits, nuts, and aromatic Christmas spices. Feel free to experiment with a mix of fresh and dried apricots or peaches instead of plums, and substitute milk for the ale if preferred. For the ultimate experience, serve it warm with brandy butter or creamy custard.

Total time5 hrs 30 mins
Prep time30 mins
Cook time5 hrs
Yield2 plum puddings, 20

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Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine plums, bread crumbs, flour, suet, eggs, carrot, apple, cherries, currants, golden raisins, mixed fruit peel, raisins, chopped blanched almonds, brown sugar, stem ginger, walnuts, ground almonds, lemon juice and zest, mixed spice, and baking powder. Pour in ale and stir until well combined. Invite each family member to take a turn stirring and make a special wish.
Grease either 2 large or 4 small pudding basins thoroughly. Fill each basin with the pudding mixture, ensuring they are about 7/8 full.
Tightly cover each basin with greased waxed paper, followed by a layer of foil. Secure everything in place with string.
Place the puddings on a trivet inside a large pot of boiling water. The water level should reach halfway up the sides of the pudding basins.
Steam the puddings over medium-low heat in boiling water for 10 hours if using large basins, or 5 hours for small basins. Remember to regularly top up the water level. Continue steaming until the puddings are firm and fully set.

Nutrition

Calories: 228 kcal
Fat Content: 10 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 15 g
Sodium Content: 69 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 32 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g