For this traditional Christmas fig steamed pudding, you will need the following ingredients:
Follow these steps to make your traditional Christmas fig steamed pudding:
Traditional Christmas Fig Steamed Pudding Printable Recipes
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped figs, breadcrumbs, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and mixed spice.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, and beaten egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Grease a pudding basin and pour the mixture into it.
- Cover the basin with a double layer of greased foil and secure with a string.
- Place the basin in a large pot filled with boiling water, making sure the water comes halfway up the sides of the basin.
- Cover the pot with a lid and steam the pudding for 2-3 hours, checking the water level occasionally and topping up if needed.
- Once cooked, remove the pudding from the pot and let it cool slightly before turning it out onto a plate.
- Serve warm with custard or brandy sauce.