Low fat CHristmas Pudding

Method

• step 1

  Combine all the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in 2 separate bowls

• step 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 minutes

• step 5

  To reheat, steam for 1-2 hours or microwave for 10 minutes

• step 6

  When cooked, run a knife around the edge of the basin, turn out onto a serving plate and drizzle with brandy or rum.