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Christmas Pudding
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes
Ready In: 405 Minutes
Servings: 4
Family recipe that has been used for generations. Originated in Ireland, came to Canada with my Grandma's grandparents.
Ingredients:
2 lbs soft breadcrumbs
1 1/2 lbs ground kidney suet
1/2 lb flour
8 eggs
2 lbs raisins
2 lbs currants
1/2 lb mixed candied peel
1 quart milk
2 lemons
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 ounce ground cinnamon
1/2 lb grated apple
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 cups water
1 lemon, juice of
1 dash cinnamon
Directions:
1. Combine dry ingedients and mix well.
2. Add all other ingredients, mix together very well.
3. Wrap pudding in double layers of cheesecloth, tie and boil 6 hours.
4. Alternate method: Pack pudding firmly into quart canning jars, process in boiling water approximately 6 hours.
5. To re-heat place in double boiler for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or microwave at 50% for 5 - 8 minutes.
6. Sauce:.
7. Combine dry ingredients, mix till lump-free.
8. Add rest of ingredients.
9. Cook over medium/low heat, stirring constantly till thick.
10. Serve pudding in small dessert dishes. drizzle sauce over top.
By RecipeOfHealth.com