FLAMING PUDDING
Lighting up a dessert adds a dramatic finale to your festive feast, and this traditional fruity pud can be made now in time for Christmas Day.
SERVES 8
PREP 30 MINS
COOK 4 HRS,
PLUS REHEATING
✣ 100ml dark rum, plus 3tbsp extra to flame
✣ 250g dried mixed fruit
✣ 25g almonds
✣ 50g glacé cherries
✣ 50g mixed peel
✣ 75g dark soft sugar
✣ 150g self-raising flour
✣ 2 medium eggs
✣ 80g Stork or butter, softened
✣ 2tsp mixed spice
✣ 1 Bramley apple, approx 300g, peeled and grated You will need:
✣ 1ltr pudding basin, greased