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Post by SkyFire on Sept 16, 2015 2:04:37 GMT -5
Another recipe that has come down through the family and is very yummy.
Day before
2 oz Cherries
3 oz Dates
4 oz Peel
4 oz Currants
4 oz Sultanas
8 oz Raisins
1 tbs Brandy
1 tbs Sherry
2 tbs Rum
Method
1. Mix fruit together.
2. Pour over brandy, sherry and rum.
3. Leave overnight.
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On the day
4 oz Apple
1 Carrot
1 oz Nuts
2 oz Breadcrumbs
4 oz Flour
4 oz Suet
4 oz Brown sugar
1/2 tsp Bicarb soda
1/4 tsp Mixed spice
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ginger
2 Eggs
Grated rind 1/2 Orange
Grated rind 1/2 Lemon
Juice 1/2 Lemon
1 tbs Golden syrup
1 tbs Marmalade
1/4 pt Dark Ale
Method
1. Mix rest of ingredients.
2. Add to fruit.
3. Pour into greased pudding basin.
4. Cover with foil, 2 layers.
5. Tie with string to form handle.
6. Boil for 6 hours, checking water level.
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Post by Dakotadove on Sept 16, 2015 8:32:01 GMT -5
Will definitely have to try this as we get into the holidays SkyFire. The oldest family recipes seem to always be the best.  Thank you for sharing and will let you know how I do with them toward the holiday season. |
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