Christmas Pudding Recipe Nz

This can be done days before christmas day steam for 2 hours before serving on christmas day.
Christmas pudding recipe nz. Grease the base of a 1 litre heatproof pudding bowl and line the base with baking paper. Toss with a fork. Sift the flour cocoa and mixed spice into a bowl. Steam 4 hours serves.
Make it in advance and keep it in a cool dark place until christmas. Place the dates raisins sultanas cranberries almonds zest juice and 1 cup of brandy in a pot. Community recipe mum s christmas pudding. Cook for 5 hours on low temperature check water level halfway through cooking.
Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer for 4 hours. The pudding is cooked when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Add more hot water as required. Add the breadcrumbs sugar dried fruit and suet.
If not eating immediately store the pudding then reheat by steaming for 2 hours before serving. Shared by lindatrautvetter fletcher prep time. In nz and australia it s probably best left for a mid winter christmas feast. If the calico hasn t been used before start with an 80cm 16 inch square of calico soak in cold water overnight.
Fill halfway up the sides with warm water. Note you need to plan about 2 weeks ahead for the fully traditional pud. It s quick to put together and then you can just leave it to steam away for a few hours. Traditional christmas pudding is delicious but in the hot weather it can be a bit heavy.
Here is a new zealand christmas pudding suitable for the hotter weather. This recipe for a rich christmas pudding first appeared in the edmonds cookery book in the 1950s. Then put the pudding basin lid on top. 1 cup hot water 2 tbls butter 1 cup cold water 1 cup sugar 2 cup mix fruit or sultanas 2 cup flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp mixed spice pinch salt dash of dark.
If you ve made our delicious christmas cake and have a few leftover bits and pieces put them to good use in this easy christmas steamed pudding recipe. Show only recipes with video. It is a classic with many devoted followers and the best recipe to use if you want a thoroughly delicious traditional hot christmas pudding. Place the pudding in a large pot.
Stir in the egg golden syrup milk and brandy. We create gourmet brandied christmas puddings once a year from a time tested recipe.