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Seven-Cup Pudding

Barb Ryan
This is a traditional favourite as a main dessert at Christmas for many generations, especially if there is a big family gathering. The sight and smell of Seven-Cup Pudding is the symbolic representation similar to the Christmas tree standing in the corner. 
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Apples peeled & chopped
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 1 cup Fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Fresh milk
  • 1 cup Suet lard
  • 1 tbsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp All spice
  • 1 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • To make the seven cup pudding place all ingredients into a mixing bowl except. Once well combined, add milk and mix well.
  • Cream butter and sugar well. Mixture should be of dropping consistency. Place the mixture in a greased tin. Cover with parchment paper, top with foil wrap and tie with a string.
  • Steam for 3½-4 hours remove from boiling water, remove cover and turn upside down on a plate and once cooled the pudding is ready to serve.