Why recepie famous for?
Go traditional this Christmas with rich steamed pudding to finish the celebrations.
Ingredients
1 cup raisins, chopped1 cup currants
1 cup sultanas
1/2 cup dried figs, finely chopped
1/2 cup prunes, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh dates, pitted, finely chopped
1/3 cup rum
250g butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
4 eggs
1 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Custard, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Combine raisins, currants, sultanas, figs, prunes, dates and rum in a large bowl. Cover. Stand overnight.
Step 2
Grease an 8 cup-capacity metal pudding steamer. Line base with baking paper.
Step 3
Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and orange rind until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in fruit mixture. Sift flour,
Step 4
Spoon mixture into prepared steamer. Secure lid. Place in a large saucepan. Pour boiling water into pan until halfway up side of steamer. Cover pan. Place over low heat. Boil for 5 hours, adding more boiling water when necessary. Remove pan from heat. Carefully lift steamer from water. Stand for 10 minutes. Remove lid. Turn pudding onto a plate. Serve with custard.baking powder, mixed spice, ginger and cinnamon over mixture. Add breadcrumbs. Fold to combine.
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