Tiny Tim's Christmas Plum Pudding

It Even Made Old Scrooge Smile!

Michael Crozier
Michael Crozier, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Dec 5, 2010 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."
A traditional-style English plum pudding that put a file on Scrooge's face and is sure to do the same for your family and holiday guests too!
Category
Desserts, Other
Cuisine
British
Main Ingredients
Baking
Prep Time
 15 min
Cook Time
 45 min
Total Time
1 hrs  

Ingredients

Serves 8
2 cups prunes - pitted and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts - chopped
1 cup cherries - red maraschino or dried - chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup bread crumbs - fine and unflavored ( packaged or home made)
2 tbsp cinnamon - ground
1 tsp ginger - powdered
1 tsp nutmeg - ground
1 tsp brown sugar (light or dark)
6 eggs
1/2 cup brandy
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Directions for Tiny Tim's Christmas Plum Pudding

1
Cream Butter, Sugar and Brown Sugar
Be sure butter is soft and room temperature. Cream until smooth and not lumpy.
2
Gradually Add 6 Eggs and Brandy
Slowly add in the 6 eggs and gradually mix. Add eggs one at a time to assure proper consistency. Gradually add in the brandy.
3
Combine Prunes, Raisins, Cherries, Nuts,Flour, Bread Crumbs and Spices
In a separate bowl, combine the prunes, raisins, cherries and walnuts. Add the flour and mix so that all ingredients are dusted. Add bread crumbs
4
Combine Both Mixtures and Add To Baking Pan
Add the prune mixture to the egg and butter mixture. Blend at low speed with the mixer to form a batter. Pour batter into a greased and lightly floured baking pan.
5
Bake in Pre-Heated 350 Degree Oven For About 45 Minutes
Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until lightly and evenly browned. Pour additional brandy on the pudding if desired. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream and a glass of ruby port or cream sherry
Tip
An electric mixer, "stick blender" or food processor is needed. The traditional hand cake mixer offers you the best control. Be sure the bread crumbs are unflavored and finely textured. Use your favorite brandy ... flavored brandies work too but don't use cheap "imitation" liqueurs.

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