Gluten Free Christmas Pudding

Ingredients

 

125g/5oz	Raisins
125g/5oz	Sultanas
75g/4oz	Currants
50g/2oz	Mixed Peel
100g/4oz	Gluten Free White or Brown Bread Flour Blend
100g/4oz	Sugar
2tsp	Mixed Spice
50/2oz	Prunes
50/2oz	Apricots
1	Grated Eating Apple
50g/2oz	Oil
1	Lemon Rind Grated & Juice
1	Orange Rind Grated & Juice
	Greaseproof Paper
	Tin Foil

  

Method

1. Mix together the raisins, sultanas, currants, mixed peel, flour, sugar and mixed spice.
2. Chop the prunes and apricots and stir these into the bowl.
3. Mix in the oil, grated lemon and orange rinds & juices.
4. Stir well and leave to stand for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Grease the sides of a 1lt/2pt pudding basin then cut two circles of greaseproof paper the size of the top of the and reserve these.
6. Stir the mixture again then press the mixture into the 1lt/2pt pudding basin.
7. Cover the top of the puddings with the greaseproof paper circles.
8. Spread tin foil over the top of the pudding basin tucking it in well around the outer rim.
9. Place the pudding basin in saucepan then fill with water until it is half way up basin.
10. Put the lid on the saucepan and boil for 5 hours (or see pressure cooker instructions if you have one).
11. Carefully remove the pudding and cool without removing the foil or greaseproof.
12. Store the pudding until required.
13. Before eating, remove and refresh the greaseproof and foil layers.
14. Place the pudding basin in saucepan then fill with water until it is half way up basin.
15. Steam for a further two hours.
16. Put a plate on top of the pudding bowl and carefully invert the pudding.
17. Serve warm.

Temperature & cooking time:
simmer on hob for 6 hours then for 2 hours

Dietary status:
Gluten free, Soya free, Vegetarian, Wheat free.

Please note: Dietary status is a guideline only. If you have a food allergy, please check the suitability of your ingredients.