Ingredients

• 50g plain flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground mixed spice
• 50g brown sugar
• 50g dark brown sugar
• 100g fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, grated
• 1 carrot, peeled, finely grated
• 175g currants
• 225g sultanas
• 250g seedless raisins
• 100g candied peel, cut into 1/2 cm cubes
• 75g dried apricots, cut into 1/2 cm cubes
• 75g pitted prunes, cut in 1/2 cm cubes
• 75g glace cherries, roughly chopped
• 100g blanched almonds, finely chopped
• 2 tsp finely grated orange rind
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
• 20ml (1 tbs) treacle
• 20ml (1 tbs) orange juice
• 20ml (1 tbs) lemon juice
• 20ml (1 tbs) brandy
• 85ml Guinness or stout
• 2 eggs
• 100g (5 tbs) unsalted butter

• Vanilla-bean custard

• 250ml (1 cup) milk
• 250ml (1 cup) thick cream
• 2 vanilla beans
• 50g caster sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 2-3 tbs brandy (optional)

Description

Christmas Pudding With Vanilla-bean Custard Recipe - Sift The Flour And Spices Into A Large Bowl. Add The Sugars, Breadcrumbs, Apple, Carrot, Dried And Candied Fruits, Nuts, Grated Orange And Lemon Rind. Stir Together Until Well...

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