TRY this fool-proof recipe for the perfect Christmas Pud courtesy of the cooks at M&S, where you can buy all the ingredients you need.
- 225g/8oz caster sugar;
- 340g/12oz sultanas;
- 340g/12oz raisins;
- 225g/8oz currants;
- 50g/2oz glace cherries;
- 110g/4oz plain flour;
- 1 lemon, zest only;
- 5 free range eggs, beaten;
- 1 level tsp ground cinnamon;
- 1 level tsp mixed spice;
- 5g/1 level tsp ground nutmeg;
- Pinch of salt;
- 150ml/5fl oz French brandy;
- 55g/2oz flaked almonds
Soak fruit in brandy overnight.
Mix together the ingredients and spoon the mix into a pudding basin.
Put a circle of baking parchment and foil over the top and make a string handle.
Steam the pudding for 6-7 hours.
Remove pudding from steamer and store in a cool, dry place until Christmas day.
On Christmas day reheat the pudding by steaming again for 1-2 hours.
Serve with brandy butter, rum sauce or custard.
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