Simplified Christmas Pudding With My Secret Ingredient

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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.

Add mincemeat into a large bowl.

Add brown sugar to the bowl.

Add molasses to the bowl.

Add marmalade to the bowl.

Crack in eggs into the bowl.

Pour in whiskey into the bowl.

Grate frozen butter into the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together with a spatula.

Fold in flour and baking powder into the mixture.

Butter a pudding basin and pour the batter into it.

Lay a circle of parchment on top of the pudding basin.

Cover with foil and secure with string.

Prepare a pot with a steamer and water.

Steam the pudding for around 2 hours, replenishing water as needed.

After 2 hours, check the pudding for firmness by pressing down with fingers.

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