Christmas Pudding, English Christmas Dessert

In England, the king of the table is the Christmas pudding, made with eggs, candied fruit and spices: preparation starts during Advent, but it is served strictly on December 25th.


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According to English Christmas tradition, the Christmas pudding should hide a series of objects that bring luck to whoever finds them: rings for love, 1 penny for prosperity, 1 underwear button for grandpa, 1 thimble for grandma, 1 piglet (plastic) for the biggest sweet tooth.

Christmas pudding © James Petts (FLICKR)

Christmas Pudding, Christmas dessert in England

There are also many superstitions associated with this dessert: it should contain 13 ingredients, symbolizing Christ and his apostles, and be prepared clockwise by all family members.
voti: 5 (9)
Course: Sweet
Cuisine: English

Ingredients

margarine

raisins

sultana grapes

currants

candied mixed peel

almonds

plain flour

spices

nutmeg

fresh bread crumbs

brown sugar

eggs

lemon

molasses

milk

Instructions

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