Gluten Free Christmas Pudding
This easy Gluten Free Christmas Pudding recipe makes a large pudding for 4-6 people. It is best made and eaten on the same day but leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices gluten free white bread (approx 75g)
- 600 g good quality mincemeat
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 1 large egg beaten
- 50 g plain gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp mixed spice
Instructions
- Grease a 16cm pudding basin with butter then cut a strip of baking paper around 2 inches wide and line across the centre of the tin. There should be about an inch each side hanging over to help you remove the pudding from the tin afterwards.
- Add the gluten free bread to a food processor and blitz into crumbs. Set to one side.
- Add the mincemeat, orange zest and brandy (or amaretto) to a large mixing bowl and beat together with a wooden spoon.
- Add the egg and beat again. Mix the gluten free flour, baking powder and mixed spice together then add to the mixing bowl, along with the breadcrumbs. Beat together until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the lined pudding tin. Cut a circle of baking paper, make a pleat in the centre and then place on top of the pudding. Place a sheet of foil on top of this and wrap over the edge of the basin. Tie in place around the rim with a piece of string.
- Add an upturned saucer or steamer to the bottom of a large pan. Place the pudding on top of this and fill the pan with boiling water to halfway up the tin. Place the lid on and steam for 3 hours, topping up occasionally with more hot water as needed.
- When cooked remove from pudding from the pan, turn upside down onto a plate and sprinkle with icing sugar. Best served straight away - serve with brandy butter or custard and feel free to add some flaming brandy on top!
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Notes
- Weighing Scales vs Cups: You can toggle this recipe card to convert the ingredients into cups. However, I always recommend using weighing scales – these are cheap to buy and much more accurate. And in gluten free baking, a tiny variation can make a huge difference!
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos to show how this gluten free Christmas pudding recipe should look at each stage.
- Storing and Freezing: Check out the post above this recipe card for more information on how to store and freeze this easy Christmas pudding.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g
