Christmas Plum Pudding
"We love Christmas pudding. I make mine in October, and give many away as gifts. I make several sizes, and try to keep about 3 for us-one for Christmas, another for New Year, and the last for around Easter. I find it very satisfying to make these, though I can hardly wait to eat the first one! This recipe is a combination of 2 favourites and works well. If you don't want to use the stout and brandy, use orange juice as one of the recipes suggested-I think the stout and brandy give the recipe depth of flavour...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sultanas (golden raisins)
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1 1/2 cups raisins (chopped)
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1 cup prune (chopped)
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1 cup mixed peel, chopped (mixed candied fruit)
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1 lemon, zest of
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1 orange zest
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1/2 cup blanched almond, chopped
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1 large carrot, grated
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250 g butter
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2 cups soft white breadcrumbs
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup plain flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (I think pumpkin pie spice is similar)
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4 eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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200 ml stout beer (Guiness is OK)
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50 ml brandy
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