microwaveable christmas pudding

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microwaveable christmas pudding

Run out of time to make your Christmas pudding - don't despair, this one can be made a few days before Christmas, stored in the refrigerator and produced on the important day, and no one would know!

Suitable for people diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, those who are suffering from a gluten and wheat allergy or intolerance.

Serves: 6-8
Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus soaking at least 3 hours
Cooking time: 18 - 20 minutes plus 7 minutes standing time

ingredients

300g Mixed Fruit , (10½oz) luxury
25g Dried Cranberries , (1oz) (cherries could be used)
1 Orange , zest and juice. 100ml (3½ fl oz) + 100ml water = 200ml (7 fl oz) orange juice and water
50ml Brandy , (2 fl oz)
3 DS-gluten free brown ciabatta rolls , made into breadcrumbs
1 tsp Mixed Spice ,
50g Dark Muscovado Sugar , (2 oz)
25g Hazelnuts , (1 oz) roughly chopped
50g Almonds , (2 oz) blanched, roughly chopped
85g Suet , (3oz) from the butcher or cookeen (vegetable alternative) grated straight from the fridge
1 Egg , large beaten
15mlsp Black Treacle , (1 tbsp)
Bramley Apple ,

method

1. Put the dried fruit, orange zest, juice and water into a large mixing bowl, microwave on full power for 3 minutes, leave to soak for 1 hr.
2. Pour over the brandy, cover and leave to soak in a cool place for 2hrs.
3. Add the grated apple, breadcrumbs, mixed spice, sugar and nuts, mix together with a wooden spoon, add the suet in 3 batches and stir well after each batch, then add the egg and treacle and mix again not forgetting to make your wish!
4. Grease a 1.2litres (2pt) plastic pudding basin. Spoon the mixture into the prepared basin. Cover the top loosely with cling film. Cook on medium 10 minutes, stand for 5 minutes then cook on medium for a further 8 -10 minutes, if eating immediately stand for a further 2 minutes or when cold wrap in cling and foil and store in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 weeks.
(Cooking times may vary according to the type of basin and microwave).

NB Reheating
Remove foil and clover lightly with cling, microwave on full power (850watts) for 3 minutes, allow standing for 3 minutes, and then cook on medium for 5 - 7 minutes, then stand a further minute before turning out of basin, (temperature needs to be approximately 65°C in the centre of the pudding) The cooking time may vary according to the type of basin and microwave.