SERVES 12
Cheat's Christmas pudding
Christmas pudding is not my favourite thing to make. It's having to remember when to start it, remembering when to feed it, and all sorts… But this pudding recipe is easy and quick to do in comparison. Whack all the ingredients together in a bowl, beat until everything is distributed evenly and pour into your prepared pudding basin. You do need to make sure the basin will fit in the pan you are using to simmer it in (a mistake I made at first), but that's all you need to remember. Serve with a dollop of cream, set alight with a little brandy or even enjoy alongside a chunk of cheese.
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cook: 2½hours
Lasts: Two to three-plus days, at room temperature
■ 150g raisins ■ 150g sultanas ■ 50g mixed peel ■ 150g self-raising flour ■ 125g chilled unsalted butter, grated ■ 100g fresh breadcrumbs ■ 215g soft light brown sugar ■ 150g mixed nuts ■ 1 tsp ground cinnamon ■ 1 tsp mixed spice ■ 1 tsp ground ginger ■ 250ml full-fat milk ■ 1 egg
