Teresa's Recipes
Traditional British Plum Pudding
Savor the taste of a classic British Christmas with this delightful Plum Pudding. This rich and fruity dessert is steeped in tradition and history, often served as the grand finale to the festive meal. The sweet aroma of mixed spices and the hearty consistency of dried fruits mixed with dark beer and treacle will transport you straight to a cozy English home, with a roaring fire and twinkling Christmas lights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup, softened Unsalted butter
- 2, beaten Eggs
- 2 cups (like currants, raisins, sultanas, and candied peel) Mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup, fresh Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Mixed spice
- 2 tablespoons Black treacle
- 1/2 cup Dark beer
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 70g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 45g
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and softened butter until well combined.
- Add in the beaten eggs and mix well.
- Stir in the mixed dried fruit, ensuring all the pieces are well coated with the butter and sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, and mixed spice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Slowly pour in the beer and black treacle, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Grease a pudding basin and pour in the mixture. Cover with a lid or foil that has been greased on the underside to prevent sticking.
- Place the basin in a large pot filled with boiling water. The water should reach halfway up the sides of the basin.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 4 hours. Check occasionally to ensure the water level remains constant, adding more boiling water if necessary.
- Carefully remove the pudding from the pot using a tea towel or oven mitts and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Turn out the pudding onto a plate and serve warm. Traditional accompaniments include custard or cream, but it’s also delicious on its own.