Superb Christmas Pudding (Microwave)
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 cup currants
- 2⁄3 cup raisins
- 2⁄3 cup sultana
- 1 tablespoon almonds, finely grounded
- 3⁄4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon, juice and rind of
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 orange, rind of, only, grated
- 1⁄4 teaspoon browning sauce (I use Kitchen Bouquet) (optional)
directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Add a little browning sauce if you want it to be a little darker (it will not effect the taste).
- Lightly butter a small pyrex bowl. Note: My bowl roughly holds 6 cups; you can fill the mixture to the top without worry that it will flow over.
- Pack lightly into bowl. Butter some wax paper lightly and place over the mixing bowl. Place a second sheet over top and secure with elastic bands.
- Cook 5 minutes on high: rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook 3 minutes on high: rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook 30 seconds on high: rest for 5 minutes.
- Unmould and let cool. Brush all over with rum, brandy or whisky. Store at room temperature in greaseproof paper, or refrigerate in a plastic bag. This cake will keep well for several months (after long storage, brush again with spirits and leave 24 hours or longer before eating).
- To Serve: Cut in thin slices with a sharp serrated knife.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!