Which christmas pudding

Trim off any excess paper. Now stand each bowl on a large sheet of foil and bring the edges up over the top, then put another sheet of foil over the top and bring it down underneath to make a double package this makes the puddings watertight. Tie with more string, and make a handle for easy lifting in and out of the pan. Watch our video to see how to tie up a pudding correctly.

Boil or oven steam the puddings for 8 hrs, topping up with water as necessary. Remove from the pans and leave to cool overnight. When cold, discard the messy wrappings and re-wrap in new baking parchment, foil and string.

Store in a cool, dry place until Christmas. To make the brandy butter, cream the butter with the orange zest and icing sugar. Gradually beat in the brandy or cognac and chopped stem ginger. Put in a small bowl, fork the top attractively and put in the fridge to set. The butter will keep for a week in the fridge, or it can be frozen for up to six weeks.

On Christmas Day, boil or oven steam for 1 hr. Unwrap and turn out. To flame, warm tbsp brandy in a small pan, pour it over the pudding and set light to it.

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This might cost more than most are willing to spend but be assured you can taste the quality. This g pudding is enough to feed a family of Christmas pudding lovers and still have some for leftovers too. If you think the boozier the better, the Tesco Finest 12 Month Matured pudding is for you. This fruity number comes with a pleasant alcoholic hit from the Courvoisier VS Cognac.

This pud will certainly appeal to Christmas pudding traditionalists who are also impartial to a festive tipple this time of year. The pudding itself is fruity, nicely spiced and has a pleasant soft texture.

By Lesley Waters. See more dried fruit recipes Christmas pudding. Preparation time overnight. Cooking time over 2 hours. Serves Makes 1 x 1. Dietary Vegetarian. By Thane Prince. Share Share this with. Print recipe. Recipe tips How-to-videos. Method Combine the mixed fruit, prunes, muscovado sugar, rum and stout in a mixing bowl. Recipe Tips There is a simple secret to making a good Christmas pudding.

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