Traditional Christmas Pudding Recipe
A Christmas Tradition That Will Stand The Test Of Time
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without having a traditional Christmas pudding recipe to try. The variations used throughout the years are endless, you can use mincemeat, pumpkin or cranberry sauce. Traditional Christmas pudding recipes also vary a great deal in their preparation, and how long it takes to prepare and cook them. One recipe that has gotten great reviews, and is a little simpler to prepare is a Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding recipe found on allrecipes.com.
The ingredients start with 1 ½ cup self rising flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 eggs well beaten, ¼ melted butter, ½ cup prepared mincemeat pie filling, ½ cup whole cranberry sauce, ½ cup pumpkin puree, 1 (8oz) container sour cream, 1 (8oz) container cream cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar.
After you have collected your ingredient, grease one 2 quart lidded, pudding mold. Sift together the flour, the sugar and the cinnamon, and set aside for later use. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, butter, mincemeat, cranberry sauce and the pumpkin. Add these ingredients to the flour mixture and mix until smooth, then pour into your greased pudding mold. Place a wire rack into the bottom of a large pot on your stove, over medium heat. Fill half of the way up with boiling water. Place the pudding onto the rack, and steam for 2 ½ hours. Check your pan occasionally, and add more water to the bottom if it is needed. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. When it is firm, place the pudding mold on a rack outside of the water and let set for 10 minutes, and then unmold. Prepare the sauce by blending together the sour cream, cream cheese and powdered sugar, spoon over your warm pudding. You can also slice your traditional Christmas pudding recipe first and serve warm, then place spoon fools of the sauce over the top.
Many more traditional Christmas pudding recipes can be found online or through the thousands of cookbooks that are available. Many people who post their favorite recipes online will offer priceless tips to ensuring the positive outcome of your pudding. Many people have tried adding or subtracting different ingredients in their traditional Christmas pudding recipes, and love to share their ideas and traditions with anyone who is interested. You don’t have to be an experienced kitchen cook, or gourmet chef to prepare Christmas pudding. There are many recipes available that are simpler in their ingredients and in their preparation. What makes Christmas special is the thought behind what you serve and the friends and family that you spend your time with. |