The Queen's Christmas Pudding - Classic Holiday Dessert - Food Wishes

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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.

Chop up some pitted medjool dates and turkish apricots.

Rub vegetable oil on both sides of the knife to prevent the fruit from sticking.

Chop the dried fruit until small and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Add currants, raisins, dried cranberries, and chopped candied ginger to the bowl.

Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of whiskey and mix, then let sit for a few minutes.

Zest and juice one large orange or a couple of tangerines and add to the fruit mixture.

Pour in melted butter and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Add one beaten egg, a splash of heavy cream, and buttermilk, then stir to combine.

Add salt, chopped pecans, dry bread crumbs, and all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Mix until a thick, sticky batter forms.

Transfer the batter into a very well buttered bowl, pressing it down and smoothing the top.

Place a circle of parchment paper over the top of the pudding.

Cover with two pieces of plastic wrap, tying securely with string.

Steam the pudding in a pot of boiling water for four hours, checking water levels occasionally.

After steaming, carefully lift the pudding out and remove the coverings.

Invert the pudding onto a plate to serve.

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