KING GEORGE'S CHRISTMAS PUDDING

By á-6498

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 medium apple, peeled and grated
• 11/2 cups golden raisins
• 3/4 cup currants
• Grated rind and juice of one large lemon
• 1 cup shredded suet or 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 2/3 cup stout or beer (or use part brandy, if desired)
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tbsp golden syrup or molasses
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sultana raisins
• 1 small carrot
• 2 medium eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup mixed candied peel
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients. Stir well, cover and leave mixture 24 hours to
mature.
2. Press into greased two-quart bowl or mould and cover tightly with wax paper and
foil.
3. Steam for six to eight hours. Remove covers and cool. Remove pudding from bowl
and let dry. Wrap tightly in foil or plastic and store in cool dry place. To reheat,
unwrap and place in bowl; cover and steam two hours.
Serve with brandy butter or hard sauce