The Old Manor House Traditional Victorian Christmas Pudding Recipe

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The Old Manor House Traditional Victorian Christmas Pudding
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Directions:

  1. Mix all the dried fruit together, and then add the citrus peel, flaked almonds, spices, ground almonds and salt - blend thoroughly.
  2. Work in the breadcrumbs, sugar and softened butter, mixing well.
  3. Stir the beaten eggs into the mixture and then gradually add the brandy or rum and the stout. Mix thoroughly until a soft dropping consistency has been achieved.
  4. Butter two large (2 pint) pudding bowls and spoon half the mixture into each bowl - smoothing down the surface slightly.
  5. Cover with greaseproof paper and muslin pudding cloths or aluminum foil, and tie them down around the rims, making a loop for a handle to lift the pudding basins out of the steamer later!
  6. Boil the puddings in an open pan or in a steamer for 6 hours - making sure that the water is topped up when necessary.
  7. You can also steam these puddings in a pressure cooker - please follow your manufacturer's instructions.
  8. Remove the greaseproof paper, cloths/ aluminum foil and cover with fresh greaseproof paper and a clean pudding cloth or foil.
  9. Store in a cool place for up to 2 months, although I have kept these puddings for nearly a year!
  10. On Christmas day, boil or steam for a further 4 hours.
  11. To flame the puddings: Turn out the puddings onto a plate. Heat up a tablespoon or two of brandy in a small saucepan until it is warm but NOT boiling, and then pour the hot brandy into a ladle - take the pudding to the table with the ladle and light the ladle with a match - BE CAREFUL! Pour the burning brandy over the pudding and remember to turn the lights out for maximum ooohs and ahhhhs!
  12. Serve with Brandy Butter, Rum Sauce, Custard or Cream. Don't forget the sprig of holly too!
  13. Each pudding serves 6 to 8 people.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1943.01 Kcal (8135 kJ)
Calories from fat 1048.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 116.45g 179%
Cholesterol 522.76mg 174%
Sodium 478.31mg 20%
Potassium 1626.08mg 35%
Total Carbs 203.59g 68%
Sugars 82.3g 329%
Dietary Fiber 16.27g 65%
Protein 24.67g 49%
Vitamin C 43mg 72%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 8.5mg 47%
Calcium 251.4mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.26 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.64g 179%
Cholesterol 79.17mg 174%
Sodium 72.44mg 20%
Potassium 246.26mg 35%
Total Carbs 30.83g 68%
Sugars 12.46g 329%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 65%
Protein 3.74g 49%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 72%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 38%
Iron 1.3mg 47%
Calcium 38.1mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 47.8
    Points
  • 53
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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