Plum pudding - Penguin Books Australia

Name: Plum pudding - Penguin Books Australia
Ingredients: 85g (3oz) raisins; 60g (2oz) currants; 100g (31⁄2oz) sultanas; 45g (11⁄2oz) mixed peel, chopped; 115g (4oz) mixed dried fruit, such as figs, dates, and cherries; 150ml (5fl oz) beer; 1 tbsp whisky or brandy; finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange; finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 85g (3oz) ready-to-eat prunes, chopped; 150ml (5fl oz) cold black tea; 1 dessert apple, peeled, cored, and grated; 115g (4oz) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing; 175g (6oz) dark soft brown sugar; 1 tbsp black treacle; 2 eggs, beaten; 60g (2oz) self-raising flour; 1 tsp mixed spice; 115g (4oz) fresh white breadcrumbs; 60g (2oz) chopped almonds; brandy butter, cream, or custard, to serve (optional)

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So-named because it contains prunes, this is a classic Christmas dish, here using butter instead of the traditional beef suet.

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