STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING

THE POST - Courtesy of Malani Padayachy of Westville

This is a lovely recipe for all who are celebrating christmas, thanks Malani.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups mixed fruit
1 cup brandy
250g butter
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 cup cake flour
2 teaspoon bicarb
3 teaspoon all spice
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 cups chopped pecan nuts
1 and half cups finely grated carrots
6 teaspoons finely grated orange rind

METHOD
Combine mixed fruit and brandy(coffee) and leave to soak overnight. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift all the dry ingredients together and add to the above ingredients. Mix well.
Stir in soaked fruit, nuts, dates, bread crumbs, carrots and rind. Pour mixture into an 8-inch greased pudding bowl (glass or metal) and cover with foil and secure with a string. Place on a wire rack in a large pot, pour boiling water half way up the sides of the pudding bowl.
Steam for 2 to 3 hours until well cooked. Refill water if necessary. Once done, slice and serve with a rich custard.



ENJOY!!!