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Mincemeat Plum Pudding
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Servings: 8
Categories:
Cakes
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2
cups
Bottled mincemeat 1/2
cup
Packed brown sugar 1/3
cup
Butter 1/2
cup
Orange juice 1
teaspoon
Finely grated orange rind 2
tablespoons
Dark rum or brandy 1 1/2
cups
All-purpose flour 1 1/2
teaspoons
Baking powder 1/2
teaspoon
Baking soda 1/2
teaspoon
Cinnamon 2
each
Eggs,
lightly beaten
3/4
cup
Chopped walnuts or almonds
Directions:
In a 4 cup glass measure or bowl, combine the mincemeat, brown sugar, butter, orange juice, rind and rum. Microwave at high for 3 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is hot, stirring once. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and cinnamon. Pour the mincemeat mixture over the dry ingredients along with beaten eggs and nuts; stir until batter is well combined. Lightly grease a 2-quart ring mold or souffle dish and line the bottom with parchment paper, grease the paper. If using souffle dish, invert a greased glass in the centre of dish. Spoon batter evenly into prepared dish. Place an inverted dinner plate in the bottom of microwave and set the dish on the plate. Microwave at medium for 10 minutes. Rotate dish and microwave at high for 2 - 4 minutes more or until top is no longer moist. Let stand on counter top for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the outside of dish. Invert on to a serving plate and let cool completely. To serve, reheat pudding, uncovered at medium for 4 - 6 minutes or until warm. Accompany with Rum Eggnog Sauce. Serves 8. From The Gazette 90/12/19.
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