Gluten-Free Christmas Pudding

A festive steamed pudding made with dried fruits, spices, and pear purée, suitable for various dietary requirements.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Dessert Christmas Low Sugar

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

218.5

kcal / serving

2185 kcal total

Carbs

36.2g

per serving

361.5 g total

Fat

6.5g

per serving

65.2 g total

Protein

3.9g

per serving

38.5 g total

Cook Time

300

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Gluten-Free Flour

or 50g gram and 50g rice flour

Dairy

piece

Eggs

alternative: 2 tsp baking powder

Fruits

100

100

chopped

chopped; or figs

fresh or dried

150

Pear

puréed with skin on

Liquids

100

Apple Juice

or pear juice

Brandy

optional

NutsSeeds

Almonds

flaked; alternative: sunflower seeds

tsp

Cinnamon

ground

0.5

tsp

Mace

ground

OilsFats

Vegetable Suet

gluten-free

Vegetables

tsp

Ginger

ground

Method

Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

Beat the eggs with the juice and brandy and stir into the dry mixture.

Sieve the flours together with the baking powder if skipping eggs.

Fold the flour thoroughly into the fruit mixture.

Spoon mixture into a basin, cover with doubled greaseproof paper, and tie with string.

Place basin in a deep pan with water halfway up the sides and simmer for 4 to 5 hours.

Discard paper, cover with fresh paper, and store in a cool place once cold.

Re-steam for 1 to 2 hours or microwave for 3 to 5 minutes to serve.