Thank you cookessentials. I got a lot of comments about it.
Two-In-One Rich Christmas Cake and Pudding
Basic fruit mixture 4½ cups (720g) sultanas 1 cup (150g) currants 1½ cups (250g) raisins, chopped 1 cup (170g) pitted dried dates, chopped 1 cup (170g) pitted prunes, chopped 3/4 cup (180g) glace cherries ½ cup (125g) chopped glace apricots ½ cup (115g) chopped glace pineapple 125g packet fine diced glace ginger 1 medium (150g) apple, peeled, grated ½ cup (175g) marmalade, warmed 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon mixed spice 1 cup (250ml) Grand Marnier
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; cover tightly. Store mixture in cool, dry place overnight, stirring occasionally
250g butter, softened 1½ cups (300g) firmly packed dark brown sugar 4 eggs 4 cups (280g) stale breadcrumbs (not dry) 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/3 quantity Basic Fruit Mixture 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour, extra
Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined between additions. Transfer butter mixture to a large bowl; stir in breadcrumbs, flour and fruit mixture
I have a 1.7litre stainless steel pudding bowl with a clip on lid which i use for mine.
PLEASE NOTE, YOU USE 1/3 OF THE BASIC FRUIT MIXTURE ABOVE FOR THE STEAMED PUDDING. THE REMAINING YOU MAKE THE CAKE. HOWEVER, I JUST BASICALLY HLAVE THE RECIPE AND MAKE JUST THE PUDDING.
cookessentials,
Dec 18, 10:59pm
Hi Marcs, yes, I have to agree with you, it is the BEST pudding I have ever had and I am not a great fan of Christmas pudding, however, this one had me change my mind. Glad you enjoyed it.
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