1. Christmas pudding should be made well in advance . On the first
day ,prepare ingredients and on the second day prepare the basins
and steam puddings . Set aside , and on christmas day ,reheat the
pudding by steaming for another 2 hours .
1. blanch almonds and chop ,or chop cashewnuts fine .2. Mix prepared
sultanas,currants ,chopped raisins and candied peel together in a
large basin. 3. Stir in chopped nuts ,sugar,breadcrumbs ,lemon rind
and fat. 4. Sift flour ,salt and spices together .5. Beat eggs and
add lime juice and cider . Mix with flour . 6. Add flour and egg mixture
to the ingredients and mix well . Set aside.7. On the second day ,brush
basin with melted fat and fill with pudding mixture. 8. Cover the
basin with greaseproof paper and tir with a string . 9. Steam large
puddings for 8 hours and smaller ones for 6 hours . 10 . When the
pudding is cold ,cover with fresh greaseproof paper and store in a
cool dry place till christmas . 11. Steam again and sprinkle icing
sugar over . 12. Serve with grape sauce or brandy butter .
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