TEN MINUTE XMAS PUDDING .

INGREDIENTS

75g Plain flour

pinch Country Products sea salt

pinch Country Products cinnamon

pinch Country Products nutmeg

1 tsp Country Products mixed spice

25g wholemeal breadcrumbs

75g Country Products vegetarian suet

75g Country Products soft brown sugar

50g Country Products chopped mixed peel

50g Country Products glace cherries

50g Country Products currants

125g Country Products sultanas

150g Country Products raisins

50g peeled and chopped cooking apples

50g Country Products finely chopped blanched almonds

rind, zest and juice of half a lemon

zest and juice of 1 orange

2 tbsps brandy

2 medium eggs

2 tbsps black treacle

2 tbsps milk

METHOD

Place flour, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl.

Add all the remaining ingredients and beat until you have a soft dropping consistency.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Stir well again and place in a greased 2 pint pudding basin, cover with cling film and cook in the microwave on high for 10 mins.

Leave to stand for 10 mins before turning out.

Serve warm with brandy butter/cream/rum sauce.