450g/1lb dried mixed fruit (use a mixture of sultanas, raisins, and snipped apricots) 1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped.

Christmas pudding uk. Web 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1 small sprig of fresh rosemary. Unlike american puddings, a christmas pudding has a sticky, dense sponge, much like a fruitcake, made from mixed dried fruit, candied fruit peel, apple, citrus juice, and zest.

A cross between sticky toffee and christmas pud with a lighter feel. Begin the day before you want to steam the pudding. 3 medium eggs, lightly beaten.

Christmas black pudding with sherry custard. Once completely cool, remove the pudding from the bowl, wrap in greaseproof paper, followed by tin foil and store in a cool place until required. 1 cup finely grated butter (about 115g/4oz) 1 cup fresh brown breadcrumbs (from around 4 thick slices of bread) 1 cup light muscovado sugar.

Take your largest, roomiest mixing bowl and start by putting in the suet and breadcrumbs, spices and sugar. Christmas pudding is an integral part of festive celebrations, but as loved as it is, some people find it too much, especially children. Web place the breadcrumbs, flour, suet and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir until well blended.

1 cup mixed nuts, chopped plus extra to decorate. It is beautiful culmination of many british christmas dinners. Web £12 at asda.

We've got classic christmas pudding recipes that make several large puddings for. Make sure you soak for the full 12 hours; Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda.