Recipe

Little Christmas puddings

Sep 08, 2011 2:00pm
  • 3 hrs cooking
  • Serves 8
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Ingredients

Little Christmas puddings
  • 1 1/4 cup (200g) sultanas
  • 1 1/3 cup (200g) raisins
  • 2/3 cup (100g) mixed peel
  • 3/4 cup (100g) dried cranberries
  • 1 cup (220g) firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 250 gram butter, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
  • 1/3杯(80 ml) orange juice
  • 1 1/3 cup (330ml) guinness
  • 3/4 cup (110g) self-raising flour
  • 2 1/2 cup (175g) stale breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1 large (200g) green apple, peeled, grated
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) brandy

Method

Little Christmas puddings
  • 1
    Combine dried fruit, sugar, butter, rinds, juices and Guinness in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100%) about 4 minutes, or until butter is melted and liquid is hot. Cool.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease 8 x 3/4-cup (180ml) ovenproof dishes.
  • 3
    Stir flour, breadcrumbs, spice and apple into fruit mixture; stir in eggs and brandy until combined.
  • 4
    Spoon mixture into prepared dishes. Cover each dish with a piece of baking paper, then 2 sheets of foil. Secure with string; fold foil up over string to ensure it doesn't touch the water during cooking.
  • 5
    Place dishes in a large baking dish. Pour enough boiling water into baking dish to come halfway up side of dishes. Bake 3 hours. Turn oven off; leave puddings to stand in oven 15 minutes. Turn puddings out; serve hot.

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