Mock Plum Pudding Recipes

TINY TIM'S PLUM PUDDING

Steps:

• Generously grease an 8-cup pudding mold, metal gelatin mold or ovenproof bowl; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in plums, dates, raisins, carrots and currants., Transfer to prepared pudding mold. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil; tie foil with kitchen string to secure., Place on a rack in a stockpot; add 3 in. hot water to pot. Bring water to a gentle boil; steam cake, covered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2 to 2-1/2 hours, adding more water to pot as needed. Remove pudding from pot; let stand 5 minutes before unmolding., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat hard sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; serve warm with sauce.

MA'S ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. MAPLE HARD SAUCE
• 2. 1 lb. (2 cups) maple sugar (not syrup) 1/2 cup butter (or margarine) 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
• 3. Cream butter until very soft. Stir in maple sugar and walnuts. Serve warm enough to soften. May add cream or milk and more sugar to make more sauce.

MOCK PLUM PUDDING

Steps:

• Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water.
• Cook the prunes in a little water to soften, drain and chop.
• Add prunes and all other ingredients to the jelly.
• Mix and set.
• Serve icy cold with whipped cream, custard or ice cream.