Citrus christmas pudding

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3ouncesPlain flour, sifted
2teaspoonsGround mixed spice
½teaspoonSalt
4ouncesFresh white breadcrumbs
3ouncesLight brown sugar
6ouncesSultannas
6ouncesCurrants
6ouncesRaisins
1ounceMixed peel
4ouncesShredded suet
Finely grated rind and juice
Of 1 lemon & 1 orange
2mediumsEggs, beaten
5fluid ounceStout
2tablespoonsOrange liqueur or extra
Orange juice

Directions

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a greased 2 pint pudding basin. Cover with two rounds of pleated greaseproof paper and tie securely with string. Cover with pleated foil. Place the pudding on an upturned saucer in a large pan.

Pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the basin.

Cover and steam for 5 hours topping up with water when needed. Cool and re-cover with greaseproof paper. Store in a cool dry place. To serve, steam as before for 3 hours, then turn out onto a warmed serving plate and flame with brandy if liked.