This was the best Christmas pudding ever

marcs, Dec 27, 1:07pm
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.