Traditional Christmas Pudding with Seville Marmalade Gin
This rich and flavorful traditional Christmas pudding is enhanced with Seville marmalade gin, adding a unique citrus twist to the classic festive dessert. Perfectly steamed to create a moist, delicious treat that is ideal for Christmas dinner.
Equipment
- Pudding basin (1.2L)
- Steamer or large saucepan with lid
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Parchment paper
- aluminum foil
- chopping board,
- Knife
Ingredients
- 250 g suet
- 250 g breadcrumbs
- 250 g plain flour
- 1 tsp mixed spice powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 200 g dark brown sugar
- 200 g currants
- 200 g sultanas
- 100 g raisins
- 50 g chopped dried apricots
- 100 g glacé cherries chopped
- 1 large apple grated
- 2 large eggs
- 150 ml Seville marmalade gin
- 150 ml milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Grease a 1.
- 2L pudding basin and line the base with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the suet, breadcrumbs, flour, mixed spice powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in the dark brown sugar, dried fruits, chopped apricots, glacé cherries, and grated apple.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Seville marmalade gin, milk, and lemon zest and juice.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pudding basin and level the top.
- Cover the basin with a layer of parchment paper, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, and secure it with string.
- Place the pudding basin in a steamer or large saucepan with boiling water, making sure the water comes halfway up the side of the basin.
- Steam for 2.
- 5-3 hours, checking the water level and topping up with boiling water as needed.
- Once cooked, remove the pudding from the steamer and allow it to cool.
- Store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
- Before serving, steam for another hour to reheat.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with a generous helping of brandy butter or custard for an indulgent treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of rich, fortified wine like Madeira or Port to complement the flavors of the pudding.
Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal | koolhydraten: 60 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 9 g | Suiker: 30 g