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Christmas Pudding II
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Christmas Pudding II

15 ingredients 4 steps 8–12 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

830
Calories
29g
Protein
16g
Fat
144g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Brandy not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • ½ lb (225 g ) raisins
  • ¾ lb (340 g) currants
  • ½ lb (225 g) sultanas
  • ½ lb (225 g) white granulated sugar (or less)
  • ¾ lb (340 g) shredded suet (can be vegetarian; see note below)
  • ½ lb (225 g) breadcrumbs
  • ¼ lb (110 g) crystallised peel
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 oz (55 g) almonds , chopped but not too small
  • ⅓ cup (about 60 g) flour
  • ⅓ pint (about 190 ml ) milk
  • 3 large eggs , beaten
  • Brandy
  • Juice and rind of 1 lemon
  • ⅓ nutmeg pod, grated

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients together, stirring well to combine.

2

Divide batter between 2 pudding basins. Cover with cloths or buttered greaseproof paper, tied tightly in place with string.

3

Steam for 7 hours, then cool and keep until Christmas Day.

4

To prepare for serving, steam for 2 hours. Times can be reduced by using a pressure cooker .

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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