Traditional Plum Pudding: An Indulgent Delight with Brandy Butter Sauce
Traditional Plum Pudding is a rich, festive dessert that is a staple during the holiday season, served with a luxurious brandy butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup brandy or rum
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, spices, and brown sugar.
- Melt the butter and mix it with the milk and eggs, then add this to the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the brandy until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased pudding mold, cover with parchment paper, and steam for 3 hours.
- Allow to cool before serving with brandy butter sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can soak the dried fruit in brandy overnight.
- Make sure to use a proper steaming method to avoid drying out the pudding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Traditional Plum Pudding, Brandy Butter Sauce, Holiday Dessert