Christmas Pudding Recipe (Vegetarian-friendly)

suet

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can reduce sugar content and cost.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: rum

Apple juice is non-alcoholic and lower in calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Welcome to the Christmas kitchen.

Introduce the recipe for a suet-less Christmas pudding.

Measure out 250 g of raisins and add to a large bowl.

Add 250 g of candied citrus peel to the bowl.

Add 250 g of chopped dates to the bowl.

Add 120 g of currants to the bowl.

Add 120 g of sultanas to the bowl.

Measure out 150 g of plain flour and add to the bowl.

Measure out 500 g of brown sugar and add to the bowl.

Measure out 280 g of breadcrumbs and add to the bowl.

Measure out 80 ml of orange juice and add to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger to the bowl.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda to the bowl.

Crack 4 eggs into a separate bowl and beat them.

Add the beaten eggs to the large bowl one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.

Use an electric whisk to combine the butter and sugar until just combined.

Add all the fruits and orange juice to the mixture and mix well.

Sift in the flour, ginger, and baking soda, then mix again.

Finally, add the breadcrumbs and ensure everything is well mixed.

Split the mixture between two bowls for two puddings.

Prepare the pudding basin by placing greaseproof paper on top and covering it with tin foil, folded to allow for expansion.

Seal the foil with elastic bands, using two or three for security.

Trim away excess foil.

Place the pudding in a large pan of water, ensuring the water comes about 2/3 of the way up the sides of the basin.

Cover the pan and simmer gently for 6 hours, topping up with boiling water as needed.

After 6 hours, remove the pudding from the pan and let it stand for 15 minutes.

Run a thin knife around the edge of the pudding to loosen it from the basin.

Invert the pudding onto a plate and tap the top to release it from the basin.

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