British Christmas Pudding Recipe | FoodLifeAndMoney

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🥗Healthier: vegetable shortening

💰Cheaper: butter

Vegetable shortening is lower in saturated fat.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Canned fruits are often less expensive and still flavorful.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

In a mixing bowl, take 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar and mix well.

Add 2 eggs and mix again.

Add 1/2 cup of flour and 1 cup of orange juice.

Add rum if you like.

Add 2 cups of bread crumbs, 1 grated apple, 1 teaspoon of orange rind, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add 3 cups of rum soaked dried fruit and pour the mixture into a pudding basin lined with parchment paper, filling it to the brim.

Seal with parchment paper and foil.

Steam for 4 hours, refilling water every hour or so.

Flambé with brandy right before serving.

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