Serves: 10

Make a Wish Christmas Pudding

FG 8 | CC 9

Calories: 229 kcal

175 g breadcrumbs

2 egg whites (lightly beaten)

225 g raisins

115 g each of sultanas, currants and mixed peel

60 g soft dark brown sugar

85 g each of grated apple and finely grated carrot

1 small wineglass port or brown ale

1/2 tsp each of cinnamon, mixed spice and ground nutmeg

1 lemon rind (grated)

1 (juice of) orange

1 tbsp treacle

1. Mix together breadcrumbs, dried fruit, sugar and spices.
2. Add apple, carrot and lemon rind. Stir well.
3. Add egg whites, orange juice, port or brown ale and treacle.
4. Stir thoroughly ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed - and don’t forget to make a wish!
5. Turn mixture into a 1¼ litre/2 pint pudding basin, cover tightly and steam for 4½ hours.
6. Alternatively, divide mixture between 10 individual cups or ramekins, cover and steam 2-4 together about 45-60 minutes.
7. Or, microwave individual portions on high approx. 1-2 minutes.