Traditional Victorian Christmas Pudding

Traditional Victorian Christmas Pudding

www.lavenderandlovage.com

A traditional Victorian Christmas pudding with a twist of lavender and lovage. Light, fruity, and perfect for special occasions. Serves 6-8.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pudding basin
  • Microplane
  • Kitchen scale
  • Stockpot
  • Steamer basket
  • Butcher's twine
  • Aluminum foil
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 450g/1 lb raisins
  • 4 tablespoons brandy or rum
  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • 450g/1 lb butter, softened
  • 115g/4 oz soft brown sugar
  • 375g/12 oz fresh breadcrumbs or cake crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 50g/2 oz ground almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 50g/2 oz flaked almonds
  • 50g/2 oz citrus peels, finely chopped
  • 50g/2 oz dates, pitted
  • 225g/8 oz sultanas
  • 225g/8 ounces currants
  • 8 fluid ounces stout, such as Guinness

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