Figgy's Christmas Pudding

Californian raisins, sunflower oil, sultanas, breadcrumbs* (WHEAT flour (GLUTEN), water, yeast, salt), carrots, vegetable suet (certified sustainable palm oil, sunflower oil, WHEAT flour (GLUTEN)), demerara sugar, golden syrup, free-range (EGG), Hanlons Port Stout (5%) (BARLEY), UK Bramley apples, 10-year-old Somerset Cider Brandy (4%), glace cherries (glucose fructose syrup, sugar), ground ALMONDS (NUTS), orange juice, lemon juice, chopped ALMONDS (NUTS), WHEAT flour (gluten) (contains raising agents), orange zest, lemon zest, spices. 

*The breadcrumbs are made in an artisan bakery that also handles SOYA, NUTS (including peanuts) MILK, FLOUR, CELERY, MUSTARD and SESAME.

Made on a premises that handles NUTS, GLUTEN, EGG and SULPHITES. 

To steam: Put the lidded bowl in a steamer or in an inch of water in a saucepan, slow cooker or bain marie. Steam at 100C for 90 minutes (750g) or 60 minutes (350g) with the lid on. Take care that it doesn't boil dry. 

To microwave: All microwaves vary, but as a guide we suggest 4-5 minutes (750g) or 2 minutes (350g) based on an 800W microwave. Leave to rest for 5 minutes then carefully remove the lid and upend the bowl onto a serving dish. After a short time, the pudding will loosen and come free from the bowl (if not, squeeze the bowl gently) 

Serve with brandy butter or cream for a Christmas treat! 

Store at room temperature and should be put somewhere dark and dry, away from strong odours. 

Shelf life: 4 months