Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
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
Mix all ingredients together, stirring well to combine.
Divide batter between 2 pudding basins. Cover with cloths or buttered greaseproof paper, tied tightly in place with string.
Steam for 7 hours, then cool and keep until Christmas Day.
To prepare for serving, steam for 2 hours. Times can be reduced by using a pressure cooker .