QUICK & Easy Last Minute CHRISTMAS Pudding

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🥗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.

In a bowl, add self-raising flour.

Add mixed nuts that have been ground.

Stir in brown sugar and mixed spice.

Add mincemeat and give it a stir to avoid clumps.

Add marmalade and glacé cherries into the mixture.

Pour in 3 tablespoons of brandy or a tipple of choice.

Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Beat 2 eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the mixture.

Add black treacle (or molasses) to the mixture.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Grease a suitable pudding bowl with butter.

Cut two discs of parchment paper, one small for the bottom and one for the top.

Place the small disc in the bottom of the pudding bowl and grease the top disc.

Pour the pudding mixture into the bowl and smooth the top.

Cover the pudding with the greased disc of parchment paper on top.

Place the pudding bowl in the microwave and set it to medium (about 460-600W).

Cook the pudding in the microwave for 20 minutes.

Check the pudding with a skewer to see if it comes out clean; if not, cook in bursts of 20-30 seconds until done.

Let the pudding settle for a minute after cooking.

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

Carefully invert the pudding onto a plate.

Serve with brandy sauce, cream, or custard.

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