Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried currants also known as zante raisins
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup golden raisins /sultanas
• 2 tablespoons candied orange peel finely chopped, click link for recipe, STRONGLY recommend homemade, it makes ALL the difference!
• 2 tablespoons candied lemon peel finely chopped, click link for recipe, STRONGLY recommend homemade, it makes ALL the difference!
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
• 1/2 cup brandy see blog post section about omitting the alcohol
• 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• mixed spice homemade, click link to make your own - we highly recommend it
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces suet shredded beef
• 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 small apple peeled, cored, and grated
• 1 tablespoon black treacle or molasses
• 1 lemon
• 1 Orange small
• sauce Hard, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories : 900 calories
• Carbohydrate : 132 grams
• Cholesterol : 125 milligrams
• Fat : 33 grams
• Fiber : 10 grams
• Protein : 9 grams
• SaturatedFat : 16 grams
• Sodium : 980 milligrams
• Sugar : 90 grams