English Pudding

Serves: 2

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

50

Sweetness

53

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

450 g

Raisin

450 g

Currants

450 g

Bread Crumb

450 g

Brown Sugar

2 tbsps

Ground Almond

1 tsp

Mixed Spice

1 pinch

Salt

140 g

Maple Syrup

3 tbsps

Brandy

140 g

Sherry

1 cup

Sugar

1 cup

Cognac

Directions:

1

In a large bowl, mix fruits and dry ingredients first

2

Then mix with lightly beaten eggs and liquids

3

Grease the bottom of a bowl large enough to hold pudding and press mixture into it

4

Place waxed paper over the top and then foil over that, crimping it around the edges to keep firm

5

Either steam for 2 hours in pressure cooker with about 2 inches water or put in pan with water on the stove and steam for 4 hours

6

Keep checking water in pan to prevent burning

7

Store well wrapped for 3 to 4 months

8

To make the brandy cream, add butter, sugar and brandy in a stand mixer and mix on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes

9

Steam for 1 hour before serving, then release the pudding mold into the center of a plate

10

Sprinkle confectioners' sugar

11

Warm 1/4 cup of cognac in a small pot

12

Cup the cognac in a large basting spoon until it flames, then pour the cognac over the pudding

13

Top with a dollop of the brandy cream

14

Slice and serve