
Nigel Slater
Nigel Slater's delicious Christmas pudding has the seedy crunch of figs, a sparkle from hand-cut peel and a slight tartness from the apricots and orange zest
Nigel Slater's delicious Christmas pudding has the seedy crunch of figs, a sparkle from hand-cut peel and a slight tartness from the apricots and orange zest
Christmas pudding
Method
2. Soak the sultanas, raisins or currants, figs, candied peel, apricots and cherries in the brandy overnight. The liquid won't cover the fruit but no matter; just give it a good stir now and again.
3. Mix the grated apples, orange juice and zest, beaten eggs, suet, sugar, crumbs and pour in a very large mixing bowl, then stir in the soaked fruit and the spice. Divide the mixture between the buttered pudding basins, tucking the coins in as you go. Cover with the greaseproof paper, folded with a pleat in the centre.
4. Pop the lids on and steam for three and a half hours. Allow the puddings to cool, then remove the greaseproof paper, cover tightly with cling ?lm and the plastic lid and store in a cool, dry place till Christmas.
5. To reheat: steam the puddings for a further three and a half hours. Turn out and flame with brandy.
Prep:
25 min, plus overnight soaking
Cook: 3 hrs 30 min
Cook: 3 hrs 30 min
Ingredients
350g sultanas350g raisins, or currants
150g dried figs, chopped
125g candied peel, chopped
100g Dried apricots, chopped
75g dark glacé cherries, halved
150ml Brandy, plus some for flaming
2 Apples, or quince
2 Oranges, juice and zest
6 Eggs
250g shredded suet
350g soft muscovado sugar
250g fresh breadcrumbs
175g self-raising flour
1 tsp Mixed spice
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