Easy Steamy Fruit Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk with bicarb and set aside.
2. 2
   Grease a 6 cup capacity basin.
3. 3
   Place all ingredients except custard into a large bowl and mix well.
4. 4
   Pour into prepared basin and cover securely with foil.
5. 5
   Place basin into a large saucepan, and pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the basin.
6. 6
   Bring to the boil, reduce heat, then simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
7. 7
   Serve warm, cut in wedges, and drizzled with custard.