Stir-Up Sunday. Mrs P’s Christmas Pudding Recipe
Join us as we celebrate ‘Stir-Up Sunday’ in the heartwarming tradition of preparing for Christmas together. Indulge in a taste of Mrs. P’s delightful Christmas pudding, shared with our Pastry Chef, Aaron Rawlings. A true Christmas classic, it’s the perfect way to kickstart the holiday spirit.
Dating back to Victorian times, Stir-Up Sunday would bring families together to stir the Christmas Pudding on the last Sunday before advent. Not ones to shy away from tradition, we thought we’d share one of our favourite festive recipes. Handed over to our Pastry Chef, Aaron Rawlings, by our cousin hotel, The Penventon’s very own Mrs P, you can be sure that this pudding will bring a serving of Christmas cheer to the table.
Mrs P’s Christmas Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 280g sultanas
- 280g currants
- 230g raisins
- 60g sweet almonds (skinned and chopped)
- 230g plain flour
- Pinch of salt
- 450g soft brown sugar
- 230g mixed finely chopped candied peel
- 1 level tsp mixed spice
- 1 level tsp grated nutmeg
- 230g breadcrumbs
- 280g finely chopped suet
- 6 eggs
- Half gill stout
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 wine glass brandy
- Half pint milk
Method
- Grease three 1 pt. pudding basins
- Prepare the dried fruit; stone and chop the raisins, and chop the nuts
- Sift the flour, salt, spice, ginger and nutmeg into a mixing bowl
- Add the sugar, breadcrumbs, suet, fruit, nuts and candied peel
- Beat the eggs well and add to them the stout, orange juice and brandy, and stir this into the dry ingredients adding enough milk to make the mixture of a soft dropping consistency
- Put the mixture into prepared basins
- Cover and boil steadily for 6-7 hours
- Take the puddings out of the water and cover them with a clean dry cloth and, when cold, store in a cool place until required
- When required, boil the puddings for 1.5 hours before serving
We’d love to see your Christmas pudding! You can share them by tagging us on Instagram.
Introducing our Pastry Chef: Aaron Rawlings
Influenced by simplicity, Aaron has returned to The Greenbank after 17 years.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Something sweet is coming to the Water’s Edge this festive season.
