Mincemeat Plum Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a 4 cup glass measure or bowl, combine the mincemeat, brown sugar, butter, orange juice, rind and rum.
2. 2
   Microwave at high for 3 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is hot, stirring once.
3. 3
   In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Pour the mincemeat mixture over the dry ingredients along with beaten eggs and nuts; stir until batter is well combined.
5. 5
   Lightly grease a 2-quart ring mold or souffle dish and line the bottom with parchment paper, grease the paper.
6. 6
   If using souffle dish, invert a greased glass in the centre of dish.
7. 7
   Spoon batter evenly into prepared dish.
8. 8
   Place an inverted dinner plate in the bottom of microwave and set the dish on the plate.
9. 9
   Microwave at medium for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Rotate dish and microwave at high for 2 - 4 minutes more or until top is no longer moist.
11. 11
    Let stand on counter top for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Run a knife around the outside of dish.
13. 13
    Invert on to a serving plate and let cool completely.
14. 14
    To serve, reheat pudding, uncovered at medium for 4 - 6 minutes or until warm.
15. 15
    Accompany with Rum Eggnog Sauce.