Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter – Recipe

Ingredients

• 150g raisins
• 150g sultanas
• 100g currants
• 50g chopped dried apricots
• 50g chopped mixed nuts
• 100g dark brown sugar
• 100g suet or grated cold butter
• 100g fresh breadcrumbs
• 100g plain flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 150ml stout or dark beer
• 50ml brandy
• Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon
• 100g unsalted butter (softened)
• 100g icing sugar
• 2 tbsp brandy