Rogers’ Family Christmas Pudding Recipe

Best Christmas Pudding Recipe In South Devon

Follow the recipe below to make two 1.2 litre puddings – they’re a tasty way to complete your Christmas Lunch. The prep is complete overnight, and doesn’t take forever to cook – a real lifesaver!

Devon is known for its tasty treats, so make sure you enjoy a helping of Devon cream with your Christmas pudding.

To start you’ll need two 1.2 litre pudding basins, as well as:

• 900g mixed dried fruit
• 150ml brandy
• 1 large orange
• 225g softened butter
• 225g dark brown sugar
• 4 beaten large eggs
• 110g self-raising flour
• 110g breadcrumbs
• 85g chopped nuts
• 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 heaped tsp cinnamon
• fresh cherries
• thick cream

Step one

Place the dried fruit into a large bowl and pour over your brandy.

Add the grated orange then pour over the orange juice. Mix together until well combined. Cover this bowl with cling film and leave overnight.

Step two

Lightly grease two 1.2 litre pudding basins with some melted butter and place a disc of greaseproof paper into each base.

Cream together your softened butter and sugar until they turn pale and fluffy in consistency – if you use an electric whisk it will only take five minutes, but we understand that some people prefer to do it by hand!

Once that step is complete, you want to whisk in your beaten eggs, but not all at once.

Do this a little at a time, incorporating each into the batter well.

To this new mix, add the fruit and juice you left overnight, and stir well before finishing with flour, breadcrumbs, nuts and spices.

Go gently – this mix is delicate. Incorporate them all together.

Step three

Spoon into the prepared pudding basins and cover with a double layer of greaseproof paper – don’t forget a single sheet of aluminium foil. Tie with string if you wish.

Steam both puddings for four hours and then they are ready to serve. Add a splash of brandy and carefully set alight.

Grab your fork, add your thick cream and cherries, then enjoy!

If you don’t fancy tackling the pud yourself (we can’t say we blame you) then why not join us at the hotel for one of our delicious festive lunches?

Relax in our welcoming hotel and we will take care of everything – see our dedicated Christmas page for more information, or call Reception on 01626 868000.

We look forward to welcoming you to a very merry Langstone Christmas lunch. Devon is nothing short of picturesque during winter – contact us today and we’ll help you make lasting memories this Christmas.