Gluten Free Christmas Pudding Recipe

by Becky | Posted in Christmas

This delicious, moist, lightweight gluten free Christmas pudding is the perfect way to finish off your Christmas Dinner. Serve with either cream, custard, or a glass of champagne.

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If you enjoyed my gluten free Christmas pudding then check out my Gluten Free Mince Pies recipe.

Gluten Free Christmas Pudding Recipe

Are you ready to try out my gluten free Christmas pudding recipe? Then let’s go:

Ingredients – What do you need?

  • 200g or 7oz each of raisins and sultanas
  • 200g or 7oz each of dried apricots and pitted prunes (or figs)
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 large orange
  • 1 large eating apple
  • 1 rounded teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 rounded teaspoon mixed spice
  • 3 rounded tablespoons of good marmalade ( or honey)
  • 6 tablespoons sherry
  • 5 tablespoons brandy
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 50g or 1.5oz flaked almonds
  • 100g or 3.5oz ground almonds
  • 125g or 4.5oz gluten-free bread crumbs

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How to serve the gluten free Christmas pudding

  • A small handful of cranberries
  • A bay leaf or Holly
  • Cream, Brandy butter, or custard

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Instructions- What do you do?

  1. Put the raisins, sultanas, apricots, and prunes cut up into small pieces into a large bowl.
  2. Add orange zest and juice and stir in well.
  3. Grate in apple, and stir well.
  4. Stir in spices, marmalade, or honey.
  5. Add in Brandy and Sherry.
  6. Cover and leave to marinate overnight in a cool place. (not a fridge).
  7. The next day, stir in beaten eggs, melted butter, flaked and ground almonds, and breadcrumbs.
  8. Spoon the mixture into either 1 large bowl or as I do make three smaller. Make sure bowls are buttered and lined with greased paper. Press the mixture down well.
  9. Cover the bowl with a piece of pleated baking parchment and then a layer of foil.
  10. Tie with string and make some handles.
  11. Cook in a steamer with a tight-fitting lid with boiling water for 6-8 hours. Keep your eye on the water so it does not run out.
  12. I tend to do this over a couple of days, last steam on the day you wish to eat the pudding.
  13. I start to prepare my puddings at the end of November. I like to give them an extra feed of Brandy after the first steam. Replace paper and foil if you do open up the pudding.
  14. Serve with brandy butter, cream, or custard and a bit of festive holly. Enjoy.

Gluten Free Christmas Pudding Tips:

Avoid Cross-Contamination

If you’re preparing your Christmas pudding in a kitchen that is not entirely gluten-free, take precautions to avoid cross-contamination. Use separate utensils, cutting boards, and cooking surfaces to prevent gluten from coming into contact with the ingredients.

Steam or Boil

It is suggested that it is better to steam ( with a lid on) your Christmas pudding for between 6-8 hours as this intensifies the flavor of the pudding. You can then microwave to reheat it on the day.

Soggy pudding

To prevent water from getting into your pudding mixture while cooking make sure you secure a foil lid with string. The string will make it easier to lift the pudding out of the pan when the steaming has finished.