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Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

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Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce is a beloved festive dessert that brings warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings. This traditional British treat features a rich blend of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, creating a delightful flavor experience. Topped with a luscious brandy sauce, each slice promises to be an unforgettable addition to your celebrations. Easy to prepare, this pudding will impress your guests and become a cherished family tradition for years to come.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups dried mixed fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • ½ cup suet or softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup brandy
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp brandy

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients and preheat your steamer or pot of water over medium heat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine dried mixed fruits, nuts, breadcrumbs, and spices.
  3. Melt suet or butter and add it to the dry mixture along with eggs and brandy. Stir until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a greased pudding basin or mold. Cover tightly with parchment paper and foil.
  5. Steam for about three hours until cooked through.
  6. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar until dissolved. Gradually whisk in cream until smooth.
  7. Serve warm pudding drizzled generously with brandy sauce.

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Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite dried fruits or add orange zest for extra brightness. For an alcohol-free version, substitute brandy with apple juice for the pudding and use vanilla extract in the sauce.

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