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Traditional Plum Pudding with Brandy Butter Sauce

Traditional Plum Pudding with Apple Juice Butter Sauce

  • Author: Valeria
  • Total Time: 10 minute
  • Yield: Serves about 8 people 1x

Description

Experience the warmth and nostalgia of Traditional Plum Pudding with Apple Juice Butter Sauce, a delightful dessert that is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners. This classic recipe features a rich blend of sultanas, prunes, and spices, resulting in a moist pudding that bursts with flavor. Paired with a luscious apple juice butter sauce, this treat will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or simply indulging in a comforting dessert, this pudding makes an impressive centerpiece on any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sultanas
  • ½ cup chopped prunes
  • ¼ cup candied citrus peel
  • ¼ cup glace fruit mix
  • ½ cup glace mixed cherries
  • 1 apple (peeled and grated)
  • 1 carrot (peeled and grated)
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 3 tbsp apple juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup butter (for sauce)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Extra apple juice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sultanas, prunes, candied citrus peel, glace fruit mix, and halved glace cherries. Add grated apple and carrot along with orange zest and juice plus apple juice. Mix well; cover and let sit for at least an hour.
  2. Prepare your pudding basin by greasing it and placing parchment paper at the bottom.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  4. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add egg; continue mixing until smooth. Fold in the fruit mixture.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Spoon batter into the prepared basin; cover securely with parchment paper followed by foil.
  7. Steam for about 3½ to 4 hours until cooked through (check temperature reaches about 200°F).
  8. For the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in granulated sugar until gritty then add heavy cream. Stir until boiling; remove from heat and stir in additional apple juice.
  9. Serve warm pudding dusted with icing sugar alongside warm apple juice butter sauce.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: Approximately 4 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Soak fruits overnight for enhanced moisture. Monitor water levels while steaming to prevent drying out. Customize by adjusting spices or adding different dried fruits as desired.

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