Christmas Pudding

19 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup grape juice
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups flour
  • 12 cup brown sugar
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup mixed fruit (packaged fruitcake-style)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, it makes a lighter pudding)
  • whipped cream or ice cream

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, dissolve baking soda in boiling water.
  2. 2
    Add grape juice, molasses, oil and egg.
  3. 3
    Stir.
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients, including fruit.
  5. 5
    Stir in wet ingredients, which should be fairly easy to pour.
  6. 6
    If necessary, add more flour or water to final mixture.
  7. 7
    Wrap mixture in a cheesecloth leaving room for expansion.
  8. 8
    Place in a steamer over hot water.
  9. 9
    Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to very low.
  10. 10
    Steam for 3 hours.
  11. 11
    Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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