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gluten free christmas pudding

The Ultimate Gluten-Free Christmas Pudding Recipe

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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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Prep Time 1 hour
Steaming Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine English
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 288 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Raisins and sultanas (7 oz)
  • 200 g Dried apricots and pitted prunes (or figs) (7 oz)
  • 1 Large orange (grated zest and juice)
  • 1 Large eating apple
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Mixed spice
  • 3 tbsp Good marmalade (or honey)
  • 6 tbsp Sherry
  • 5 tbsp Brandy
  • 3 tbsp Melted butter
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 50 g Flaked almonds (1.5 oz)
  • 100 g Ground almonds (3.5 oz)
  • 125 g Gluten-free bread crumbs (4.5 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Put the raisins, sultanas, apricots, and prunes cut up into small pieces into a large bowl.
  • Add orange zest and juice and stir in well.
  • Grate in apple, and stir well.
  • Stir in spices, marmalade, or honey.
  • Add in Brandy and Sherry.
  • Cover and leave to marinate overnight in a cool place (not a fridge).
  • The next day, stir in beaten eggs, melted butter, flaked and ground almonds, and breadcrumbs.
  • 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.
  • Cover the bowl with a piece of pleated baking parchment and then a layer of foil.
  • Tie with string and make some handles.
  • 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. I tend to do this over a couple of days, last steam on the day you wish to eat the pudding.
  • 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.
  • Serve with brandy butter, cream, or custard and a bit of festive holly. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 784IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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