Plum Pudding

Name: Plum Pudding
Ingredients: 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter (at room temperature); 1 c. sugar; 6 eggs (at room temperature); 1/2 c. chopped citron; 1 1/2 c. pitted prunes, chopped; 1/2 c. dark raisins; 1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. fine bread crumbs; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; whipped cream or Hard Sauce (for garnish)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter (at room temperature)
1 c. sugar
6 eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 c. chopped citron
1 1/2 c. pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 c. dark raisins
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. fine bread crumbs
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
whipped cream or Hard Sauce (for garnish)

Directions

1

Cream the butter and sugar together in an electric mixer. Beat the eggs, one at a time.
2

Combine the citron, prunes, raisins and pecans in another bowl.
3

Add the flour to the fruit and nuts; toss together so that everything is coated with flour.
4

Add to the butter and egg mixture, along with the remaining ingredients. Blend for 1 minute so that all is incorporated.
5

Grease and flour a souffle dish, about 7 x 4-inch.
6

Add the heavy batter and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until nicely browned.
7

Serve warm by spooning out or cool and cut into pieces. Garnish with the whipped cream or Hard Sauce.
8

Serves 8.