We
are fond of gourmet pudding. But sometime the pudding sold at shops fails to
satisfy our desire. It is a great idea to make the pudding at home. Here is a
handy recipe for you all to make the tasty gourmet pudding at home.
Everyone
loves to have a special desert in their Christmas food menu. So what can be
that special desert? Definitely majority votes will go toward traditional plum puddings
and lots of people like to make them by their own so that they can ensure
homely taste and superior quality of ingredients. Today, I will share a special
recipe to prepare traditional plum puddings and hope you will enjoy it.
So,
let’s look around and gather the ingredients which are –
General Ingredients,
750
g dried fruits, 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour, 2 teaspoon spice mix, 1 granny smith
apple, peeled, cored, coarsely grated, 1/3 cup (70g) Brown Sugar, 2 teaspoon
finely grated orange rind, 125 g Butter, softened, Plain flour extra to dust, Double
Cream to Serve
Brandy butter Ingredients,
125g
butter, softened, 1/2 cup (100g,
firmly packed) brown sugar,1/4 cup
(60ml) brandy or sherry, 1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1.0
Place a large square piece of calico and put cold water. Set aside overnight to
soak.
2.0
Combine dried fruit, apple, brandy, mixed spice and orange rind and cover for
overnight.
3.0
Drain the calico and transfer to a large saucepan of boiling water. Boil for 20
minutes.
4.0
Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add
eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add to the fruit mixture
and combine. Stir in breadcrumbs and flour.
5.0
Remove calico from the water and wring out excess water. Place flat. Sprinkle
generously with extra flour, leaving a 5cm boarder. Shape mixture into a ball
and place in centre of calico. Gather the calico together and tie to seal.
Leave 2 loops at top.
6.0
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Place a saucer in the bottom. Lower
pudding into the water and secure loops to the saucepan to make sure the
pudding doesn’t touch the pan. Cover with boiling water. Cook, covered, over
medium heat, adding more water when necessary, for 6 hours.
7.0
To make the brandy butter, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugar in a
bowl until pale and creamy. Beat in the brandy or sherry and cinnamon.
8.0
Remove the pudding from the water and serve with brandy butter and double
cream.
So,
now you know how to make your favourite desert for Christmas. Try this by
yourself and you may replace brandy with Irish whiskey or rum if needed. It’s
totally based on your choice. Let’s make one for upcoming Christmas and serve to
see how it works. Merry Christmas with Traditional plum puddings!
Author Bio:
James Whitfield is a ghost writer and been practising for couple of years. He usually prefers writing on DIY tips, Foods & Recipes, Music & Entertainment, Web Technology and many more. He takes dairy puddings as a smart substitute on his menu around the year and relies most on http://www.pudforallseasons.com.au/ for pudding in all seasons around the year.
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