Anne's Christmas Pudding

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Introduction: 
This pudding contains no flour – the flour is supplied in the breadcrumbs
Preparation: 

You will need 3 x 2lb pudding bowls.

Ingredients: 

1lb (454g) gluten-free Breadcrumbs,
1lb (454g) Sultanas*,
1lb (454g) Raisins*,
½lb (227g) Melted Margarine or Butter,
¼lb (113g) Ground Almonds*,
1oz (28g) Mixed Spice*,
6 Eggs,
¼ glass of Spirits,
Rind and Juice of two lemons,
¼lb(113g) Shredded Almonds*,
½tsp Nutmeg*,
¼lb(113g) Dried Chopped Figs*,
2ozs (56g) Mixed Peel,
2ozs (56g) Cherries,
2ozs (56g) Chopped Apple,
1 cup Cider,
½lb (227g) Brown Sugar.

* Please check the Food List for suitable gluten-free brands.

Method: 
  • Sift together spices and ground almonds, stir in fruit, peel and shredded almonds.
  • Soak the crumbs in cider for 10 mins.
  • Beat sugar into well-beaten eggs, add lemon juice spirits, melted margarine and soaked crumbs. Stir into fruit mixture and beat well.
  • Turn into 3 well-greased 2lb bowls; tie down with greaseproof paper in usual way.
  • Boil for 3½ hours, when cold tie down with fresh paper.
  • On the day the puddings are to be eaten steam for 2 hours.

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