Low Fat Christmas Pudding Recipe

Another favourite Christmas Food, the good old Christmas pud. Well you are able to enjoy this recipe without worrying how much fat it contains.

Serves: 12

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
219.6 calories
1.6g fat
3.7g protein
42.7g carb
1.8g fibre
3.3g alcohol

Ingredients

75g Currants
75g Sultanas
115g Seedless Raisins
50ml Brandy
75g Glace Cherries
75g White Self Raising Flour
½ Tsp Cinnamon Powder
50g Breadcrumbs
50g Light Muscovado
1tsp/2g Lemon Peel
1tsp/2g Orange Peel
115g Sliced Apples
115g Grated Carrots
1tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Medium Eggs
60ml Skimmed Milk
2tbsp Molasses
60ml Brandy

Method

1. First soak all the dried fruit in 50ml of brandy OVERNIGHT.

2. Shake the cherries in the flour, add mixed spice, cinnamon, breadcrumbs and sugar and muscovado.

3. Mix in the grated zest, apple and carrot along with the lemon juice. Add the soaked fruit.

4. Beat the eggs with the milk and molasses. Then slowly add to the mixture,making sure you stir well. Mix gently but thoroughly.

5. Place in a 1.2litre ovenproof dish. If you are microwaving the pudding, place an upturned plate over the dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then microwave for a further 5 minutes. If you are steaming your pudding, cover with foil or pudding cloth, and then steam gently for 3 hours.

6. Once cooked allow to cool. Once cool wrap in foil and leave in a cool dry place until required.

7. Before reheating, prick the pudding several times and pour some more brandy over the top. Steam for 1-2 hrs or microwave on high for 10mins.