Classic Christmas Pudding

Ingredients for a Christmas Pudding

200g (7oz) raisins

200g (7oz) sultanas

100g (3.5oz) chopped mixed peel

50g (1.7oz) chopped nuts (optional)

150g (5.5oz) soft brown sugar

100g (3.5oz) suet or butter

2 eggs

100g (3.5oz) plain flour

1 tsp mixed spice

100ml (3.5 fl oz) brandy or stout

Steps:

Mix all dried fruits, nuts, sugar, and suet/butter in a large bowl.

Beat eggs, add flour, spice, and brandy. Combine with fruit mixture.

Spoon into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment and foil.

Steam for 4–5 hours.

Optional: store for a few days to let flavours mature. Warning: aroma may tempt a sneaky taste of batter.