Plum Pudding

Ingredients

• ½ lb raisins, chopped
• ½ lb currants
• ¼ lb walnuts, chopped
• ¼ lb almonds, chopped
• ¼ lb citron, shredded
• ¼ lb orange peel, shredded
• ¼ lb lemon peel, shredded
• 2 beaten eggs
• ½ cup cream
• Coarse sea salt (formerly 'bay salt') to taste

Directions

1. Chop half the raisins and combine them with currants, chopped walnuts, almonds, citron, orange peel, and lemon peel in a mixing bowl.

2. Add all remaining ingredients except eggs and cream, and mix well.

3. Cover the mixture tightly and let it stand for at least 24 hours.

4. Add the beaten eggs and cream, then pack the mixture into well-buttered molds.

5. Cover the molds tightly and steam for six hours.

6. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

7. When ready, steam for at least two hours before serving.

8. Serve with hard sauce or ice cream.