Description
A traditional, steamed holiday pudding enriched with mixed dried fruits and the buttery crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect served with brandy butter or warm custard.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brandy or dark rum
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Combine mixed dried fruits and dates with brandy in a bowl; cover and let soak for at least 2 hours.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs, mixed spice, orange zest, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the soaked fruit (including the liquid) and the toasted pecans.
- Grease a 1-quart pudding basin with butter and spoon the mixture in, smoothing the top.
- Cover the basin with a circle of parchment paper and foil, securing it tightly with string.
- Place the basin in a steamer or a pot with simmering water; steam for 3 to 4 hours.
- Allow the pudding to cool in the basin for 30 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British