Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

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• Katherine

  2008-11-10 14:08:04.937787

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  I also added chopped dates,prunes & apricots together with flaked almonds as well as whole. The only part that got the better of me was the grated butter - I used my processor grater and there was butter everywhere! During the cooking the smell in my kitchen was fab!

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• kategoodfood

  2008-11-21 11:38:32.912762

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  If you have a slow cooker its great to cook pudding in that. Just add water to dish then put pudding in you can leave for hours without having to keep checking it. Also cheap to cook this way!

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• ka

  2008-11-22 14:54:44.909869

  ka commented on this recipe

  I would like to try this with small ramekins, any idea of how long i would have to let it steam then?

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• Carla

  2008-11-25 11:25:03.174256

  Carla commented on this recipe

  I made this recipe this week and it was absolutely delicious!! If you use a block of butter and make sure it is frozen first then grate it with a cheese grater, it grates just like cheese would. I don't normally like Christmas Pudding, but this one was delicious!! Even if I do say so myself!!LOL

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• Laura Jane

  2008-12-01 20:26:23.46423

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  I cooked this pudding in my slower cooker overnight (approx 8 hours). Turned out great.

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• mandster

  2008-12-23 10:23:30.69064

  mandster commented on this recipe

  HELP! I've just made this but it doesnt look dark like the recipe. I steamed it for 6 hrs in a pan but I'm wondering if I need to cook it some more or maybe try it in the oven???? Can anyone advise please? Or do I need to go buy a spare xmas pudd in case it doesnt taste right??? I've never made a steamed pud before so any advice very welcome! Thanks!

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• shez

  2008-12-27 14:06:44.046122

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  Used some figs in mine instead of all the usual dried fruit and nice to have the cherries in for a change too. Was very nice but not as citrussy as I thought it would be. All went on the big day though. The butter stumped me too - what a nightmare!

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• Sue

  2008-12-29 15:02:15.045596

  Sue commented on this recipe

  Cooked this as my first ever home made Xmas pud. Excellent - not too dark or heavy - judged just right by everyone who tried it. I too had frozen butter and used the big hole cheese grater - it is a tad messy but grated ok.

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• Sue

  2008-12-29 15:02:41.301723

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• Shirley

  2008-12-29 19:31:10.078448

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  This year [2008] I used this recipe instead of the one my mother had used and I had carried on using out of habit and because it was always enjoyed by the family. I personally have never been very fond of Christmas puddings but after tasting this pudding I have to admit I am totally won over and can't wait to make another !!It was a 100% success with everyone on Christmas Day.Well done Sara for an absolute winner. {If you grate the butter straight from the freezer and keep dipping it into the flour and mixing in at the same time it's not too bad a job]

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• ka

  2008-12-31 15:14:24.667165

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  Best ever, dont worry about the colour. Its a lighter colour then the ones ive made or bought before and much more lighter to eat .

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• Hanmat

  2009-10-11 22:02:42.81439

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  Made this last year for Christmas dinner and it was absolutely wonderful. I am not a great fan of Christmas pudding but loved this, as did everyone else. My only complaint is the size of it - could this be made into two smaller ones? How long would these have to be cooked?

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• Valerie

  2009-11-18 17:20:03.517072

  Valerie commented on this recipe

  I really fancy making this pudding but not as one large pudding would prefer making different sizes. like Hanmat I'd like to know how to adjust the steaming times any advice anyone Please.

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• Eli

  2010-09-07 12:45:39.787703

  Eli rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I first made this christmas pudding 3 years ago. It was my first ever attempt at a christmas pudding and it was such a success that I make it every year now and have orders from family and friends for some this year !!! It is so so simple to make and so tasty. Everybody who eats it loves the whole cherries and nuts.

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• Lisalou

  2010-10-17 08:07:21.859246

  Lisalou rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made this last year and will now be making it every year. As per many of the previous comments, I am not a fan of Christmas pudding either but was converted by this recipe. It is light and delicious, whilst still being very fruity. I left out the almonds as I don't like them when cooked. I made one large pudding and one smaller pudding last time as there was loads of mixture, enough to feed the five thousand! So I am going to try halving the ingredients this year as I only have a small family.

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• Dani

  2010-11-13 20:11:59.838707

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  This was the first time I have ever made a Christmas pudding so was a bit daunted by the prospect! I need never have worried... This was so easy to make and after the first 6 hours of steaming I had a little taste and it was delicious! Can't wait until Christmas to try it once It has matured properly. I didn't have any Orange Liqueor though so made it up with more brandy and added the juice of two oranges. Yummy!

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• Laurac

  2010-11-21 20:58:13.040618

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  I made this recipe 2 years ago and it came out really well. I made two puddings and kept the 2nd for last year. If anything it was even nicer and everybody loved it. This year I've made the recipe again and am looking forward to eating it at christmas.

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• wendyc

  2010-11-28 21:21:25.020311

  wendyc commented on this recipe

  Have just made this pudding. Am a bit concerned because after almost 7 hours of steaming it looks just like it did before cooking. A scewer test suggest it isn't properly cooked. Help!!

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• mgsantiago

  2010-11-29 09:39:12.543256

  mgsantiago commented on this recipe

  Could anyone let me know if i can make this pud ahead and freeze it? if so, for how long? many thanks!

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• Abigail Higgs

  2010-11-29 15:52:24.705466

  Abigail Higgs commented on this recipe

  mgsantiago - It keeps for a year wrapped in the cupboard, so no need to freeze x

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Ingredients

• 175g each raisins , currants and sultanas
• 140g whole glacé cherries
• 50g mixed peel
• 50g whole blanched almonds
• zest 1 orange and 1 lemon
• 1 medium carrot , peeled and finely grated
• 150ml brandy
• 50ml/2fl oz orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
• 175g light muscovado sugar
• 175g fresh white breadcrumbs
• 125g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
• 175g butter , frozen
• 2 eggs , beaten
• butter , for greasing
• holly sprig, to decorate

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Serves 10

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Cook 6 hrs

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Ingredients

• 175g each raisins , currants and sultanas
• 140g whole glacé cherries
• 50g mixed peel
• 50g whole blanched almonds
• zest 1 orange and 1 lemon
• 1 medium carrot , peeled and finely grated
• 150ml brandy
• 50ml/2fl oz orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
• 175g light muscovado sugar
• 175g fresh white breadcrumbs
• 125g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
• 175g butter , frozen
• 2 eggs , beaten
• butter , for greasing
• holly sprig, to decorate

PER SERVING

596 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 92g, fat 20 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 0g, sugar 69g, salt 0.89 g

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