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Grease a 2 pint pudding basin & use a large saucepan to hold the basin.
Wash currants, sultanas & raisins in warm water & pat dry. Put fruit in
large bowl with candied peel & almonds. Sift flour, salt & spices into
bowl & add sugar, breadcrumbs & suet. Mix well then stir in lemon juice,
rind & molasses with enough of the water & rum mixture to make a soft
mixture. Turn into the basin, cover with waxed paper & aluminum foil & put
basin into pot. Pour enough water into the pot to reach halfway up the
side of the basin. Bring to a boil, cover saucepan & let pudding steam
gently for 4 hours, watching the water level & topping up with boiling
water if necessary.
When cooked, cool the pudding & store in a cool dry place for up to 2
months. Before serving, steam pudding agin for 3 hours. Turn out onto a
serving platter & flame with brandy if you desire.
**NOTE I divide the pudding in half & make 2 smaller puddings. Keeps up to
3 months in the fridge.
Eaten many times by Stu Pickell
Ingredients:8 oz Currants Serves:8 Servings |