Steamed Fruit Pudding

Name: Steamed Fruit Pudding
Ingredients: 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup chopped peeled apple; 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit, such as candied peel, raisins and currants; 3 tbsp butter, chopped; 3 tbsp brandy; 1 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice; 1 None egg; 2/3 cup self-rising flour; None None Custard or cream, to serve

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit, such as candied peel, raisins and currants
3 tbsp butter, chopped
3 tbsp brandy
1 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice
1 None egg
2/3 cup self-rising flour
None None Custard or cream, to serve

Directions

1

Generously grease a 3-cup pudding basin and line bottom with parchment paper. Place a trivet (a preserving jar ring works well here) in the bottom of a large saucepan, half-fill with water and place on medium heat.
2

Process the sugar, apples and mixed fruit until finely chopped. Add the butter, then the brandy and mixed spice. Pulse until combined.
3

Transfer to a large bowl. Add the egg; mix well with a wooden spoon. Fold in the sifted flour.
4

Spoon into the basin and cover with a double layer of parchment paper held in place with string. Lower into the saucepan - the water should be simmering by now. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add more boiling water as needed; adjust the heat to keep the water simmering.
5

Remove the basin from the pan; remove the paper and string. Invert the pudding onto a heated serving plate. Serve hot with custard or cream.