SUPERB CHRISTMAS PUDDING (MICROWAVE)

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Many years ago, when microwaves first came out, I took a cooking class downtown Vancouver to learn how to cook with this new gadget. I found that I was not particularily fond of cooking meats in the microwave, but I truly did enjoy this wonderfully easy Christmas Pudding. Make this 6 - 8 weeks before Christmas. Serve with a custard or hard sauce.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup currants
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup sultana
1 tablespoon almonds, finely grounded
3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon brandy
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 eggs
1 lemon, juice and rind of
3 tablespoons molasses
1 orange, rind of, only, grated
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce (I use Kitchen Bouquet) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Add a little browning sauce if you want it to be a little darker (it will not effect the taste).
  • Lightly butter a small pyrex bowl. Note: My bowl roughly holds 6 cups; you can fill the mixture to the top without worry that it will flow over.
  • Pack lightly into bowl. Butter some wax paper lightly and place over the mixing bowl. Place a second sheet over top and secure with elastic bands.
  • Cook 5 minutes on high: rest for 5 minutes.
  • Cook 3 minutes on high: rest for 5 minutes.
  • Cook 30 seconds on high: rest for 5 minutes.
  • Unmould and let cool. Brush all over with rum, brandy or whisky. Store at room temperature in greaseproof paper, or refrigerate in a plastic bag. This cake will keep well for several months (after long storage, brush again with spirits and leave 24 hours or longer before eating).
  • To Serve: Cut in thin slices with a sharp serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 41.9, Protein 4.7

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