ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING 
1 1/2 pt. flour
1 lb. (2 1/2 c.) suet, chopped fine
2 c. granulated sugar
1 lb. each raisins & currants
1 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg & salt
1/2 lb. citron, chopped fine
2 eggs, well beaten
Small amount sweet milk
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. butter

Mix well first six ingredients. Moisten with eggs and milk. Line pudding cloth (about 1 square yard of muslin) with flour (cloth should be moistened with water first). Spread 1/2 pudding mixture in center of cloth. Add brown sugar and butter in center and spread with balance of pudding. Tie cloth lightly with string. Cook about 4 hours in boiling water. Put plate or rack in bottom of pan. Turn pudding after 2 hours. Serve hot with sauce. Serves a bunch (20 or more).

PLUM PUDDING SAUCE:

1 c. sweet milk
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together and cook until thickened.

 

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