Low fat CHristmas Pudding
Serves 10
Easy
Total time:
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- * 75g (3oz) currants
- * 75g (3oz) sultanas
- * 115g (4oz) raisins
- * 75g (3oz) cherries
- * 75g (3oz) plain flour
- * 1tsp mixed spice
- * ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- * 50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs
- * 50g (2oz) brown sugar
- * 2 teaspoons gravy browning
- * grated zest of ½ lemon and orange
- * 115g (4oz) grated apple
- * 115g (4oz) grated carrot
- * 4tbsp brandy, rum or beer
- * 1tbsp lemon juice
- * 4tbsps skimmed milk
- * 2 eggs beaten
- * 2tbsp molasses or cane sugar syrup
* 4tbsps brandy or rum for reheating
- * 4tbsps brandy or rum for reheating
Method
step 1
Combine all the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in 2 separate bowlsstep 2
Mix together, adding the beaten egg, until all the ingredients are well combined.step 3
Pour the mixture into a 1 litre (2lb) pudding basin or glass bowl and cover with aluminium foil if steaming (not if micro waving).step 4
Place in a steamer, cover and cook for 3 hours. For microwave cooking, after filling the basin, cover with an upturned plate and microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then microwave for a further 5 minutesstep 5
To reheat, steam for 1-2 hours or microwave for 10 minutesstep 6
When cooked, run a knife around the edge of the basin, turn out onto a serving plate and drizzle with brandy or rum.
