Classic Christmas Pudding | Figgy Pudding | Stir Up Sunday

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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.

Soak 150 grams of raisins, 100 grams of dried apricots (cut into pieces), 100 grams of Craisins, 100 grams of prunes (cut into small pieces), 150 grams of chopped dates, and 50 grams of chopped candied ginger in 100 ml of Brandy, mixing well.

In another bowl, combine 100 grams of all-purpose flour, 100 grams of bread crumbs made from fresh bread, and 200 grams of dark brown sugar.

Add 2 teaspoons of all spice, 150 grams of softened unsalted butter, 3 large eggs (at room temperature), 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the dry mixture and mix well.

Add the soaked fruits to the bowl and mix until combined.

Grease a pudding basin with butter and place a small piece of parchment paper at the bottom to help with release.

Spoon the mixture into the pudding basin, packing it tightly and leveling the surface.

Cover the pudding with a layer of parchment paper and aluminum foil, tying it securely to the bowl with a ribbon to create a handle.

Place a stainless steel lid or plate at the bottom of a large pot, add the pudding basin on top, and fill the pot with room temperature water halfway up the sides of the pudding mold.

Put the pot on the stove over medium heat and steam for 4 hours, reducing heat to medium-low once the water begins to bubble, topping up with hot water as needed during cooking.

To check if the pudding is done, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.

To unmold, place a plate on top of the pudding basin and flip it over, removing the parchment paper from the bottom.

Flambe the pudding by pouring Brandy over the top and serve with lightly whipped fresh cream.

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