Plum Pudding
for 6 plus
250 grams of mixed dried fruit,
1 eating apple (cored, leave skin on and grate in thermomix)
Rind and juice of one orange
1/4 of a cup of slivered almonds
1 1/2 slices of wholemeal bread
250 grams of wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
30 grams of cold butter
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Method
Soak the first four ingredients in 1/2 cup brandy in a covered bowl in fridge for 24 hours
The next day place bread in thermomix and zap on speed 10 for 6 to 8 seconds.
Tip this on top of fruit mix.
Place the next 6 ingredients into thermomix.
Mix on speed 7 for 6 seconds or until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Pour fruit and bread combo into thermomix on top of flour mix and set
2
Add the eggs one at a time and then the milk. You may need to use spatula to keep everything moving.
Brush a 6 cup capacity bowl with melted butter. Place mixture into bowl so that it is two thirds full.
Cover with baking paper and 2 layers of foil. Secure with string, place into a large saucepan of boiling waterand cover.
Cook for 4 hours initially remove covering and add 2 tablespoons of brandy.Replace with fresh baking paper and foil. Replace string and store in fridge for up to 3 months. Steam for another two hours before serving.
I have been making this pudding for some years but this is the first time I have made it in the Thermomix.
I usually make this two or three times a year and cook it in preserving jars.
That way I always have Christmas on hand.
As for getting the puddings out of the jars that's quite easy. I just put a jar on its side on a plate in the microwave and zap it for a few minutes. The heat forces the pudding out of the jar, no problems.
