Plum Pudding I
Description
This is a rich and hearty pudding of citron, raisins and pecans baked with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, bread crumbs and warm spices. Serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, room temperature
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1 cup white sugar
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6 eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup chopped candied citron
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1 1/2 cups pitted prunes, chopped
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1/2 cup raisins
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1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 2 quart souffle or casserole dish.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3
In a separate bowl combine the citron, prunes, raisins and pecans. Stir in the flour and toss so that everything is coated with flour.
4
To the butter mixture add the fruit and nut mixture along with the bread crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Mix well and transfer to prepared dish.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until well browned.