The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

PERFECT Christmas pudding

BOILED CHRISTMAS PUDDING

PREP + COOK TIME 7 HOURS 30 MINUTES (+ STANDING & COOLING) SERVES 10

1 cup (160g) sultanas
1 cup (160g) dried currants
1 cup (160g) coarsely chopped raisins
½ cup (75g) finely chopped seeded dates
⅓ cup (60g) finely chopped pitted prunes
½ cup (100g) finely chopped dried figs
1 large (200g) apple, grated coarsely
1½ tablespoons golden syrup or treacle
2 cups (440g) dark brown sugar
1 cup (250ml) brandy
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon each ground nutmeg

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