Classic steamed christmas pudding

Name: Classic steamed christmas pudding
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup (280g) sultanas; 1 cup (160g) dried currants; 1 1/4 cup (185g) raisins, chopped coarsely; 1 cup (140g) seeded dried dates, chopped coarsely; 1 cup (200g) dried figs, chopped coarsely; 1/4 cup (50g) red glacé cherries, quartered; 1/2 cup (125g) glacé fruit (such as apricot, pineapple, peach), chopped coarsely; 3/4 cup (180ml) brandy, port or dark rum; 200 grams butter, softened; 1 cup (220g) firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup (180g) treacle or golden syrup; 3 eggs; 1 1/4 cup (185g) plain flour; 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice; 3 cups (210g) stale breadcrumbs; Brandy custard; 2 cups (500ml) milk; 1 1/4 cup (310ml) pouring cream; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthways; 6 egg yolks; 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar; 2 tablespoons brandy

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A classic steamed Christmas pudding with childhood nostalgia, perfect for the holidays. Serves 12.

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cup (280g) sultanas
1 cup (160g) dried currants
1 1/4 cup (185g) raisins, chopped coarsely
1 cup (140g) seeded dried dates, chopped coarsely
1 cup (200g) dried figs, chopped coarsely
1/4 cup (50g) red glacé cherries, quartered
1/2 cup (125g) glacé fruit (such as apricot, pineapple, peach), chopped coarsely
3/4 cup (180ml) brandy, port or dark rum
200 grams butter, softened
1 cup (220g) firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (180g) treacle or golden syrup
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup (185g) plain flour
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice
3 cups (210g) stale breadcrumbs
Brandy custard
2 cups (500ml) milk
1 1/4 cup (310ml) pouring cream
1 vanilla bean, split lengthways
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
2 tablespoons brandy