Plum Pudding

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Everyone has heard of plum pudding and knows that it is often associated with Christmas, but did you know that it is not made with plums? So we asked why we hear everyone talk about plum pudding, yet we were unable to find it. The answer? "Well, the word plum pudding actually indicates that the pudding is 'plum' full of everything. It's not a literal plum. It is generally made with dried fruits that are soaked in some form of liquid, sometimes alcohol, and then aged for quite a while." So "plum" is really just an adjective! Who knew? Hope you enjoy this Plum Pudding Recipe By Mother Christmas (Laura Jones)

Ingredients

• CARAMEL SAUCE:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 12 dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1/4 cup candied mixed fruit peel, chopped
• 1 orange, zested
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 well greased pudding mold
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 140mins

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan combine butter, sugar, milk, dates, raisins, currants, candied fruit peel, and the zest from the orange. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in baking soda. Sift in the flour, cinnamon and salt. Stir gently until blended. Pour into mold, cover with wax paper. Steam for two hours.

Caramel Sauce for Plum Pudding:

In a saucepan combine water (2 cups), butter, and brown sugar. Bring to boil and remove from heat.

In a small cup mix together cornstarch and water (3-tablespoons). Stir mixture into sauce. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Serve hot.