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When my mother cooked her puddings each year, they simmered for hours on the stove top, but I have found a fantastic, American solution for a pudding’s long cooking process. My question is: what success would I have using your crockpot method with her recipe? Topping up with water during cooking is not necessary and is actually quite hard because all the steam would escape when you open the foil parcel. Thank you for your clear and easy to follow instructions! Every year my husband looks forward to our pudding on Christmas Day. The crease in the middle will expand as the pudding heats up. I did this since glass bowls are usually sold in nesting sets, and most people do not own two bowls the exact same size. That’s why using twine is so important! Check the crockpot about half way through cooking, to make sure all of the water has not evaporated. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. In a week or two I will share a post on sauces to accompany a pudding and another on how to set a pudding on fire. The longer you cook them, the darker they get. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. I will make anther one next year Now on to the Sheppard Pie! Meijers is the only shop where I can find currants here in Louisville. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. All Rights Reserved. Cheers I’ll do a post on setting it alight and making different sauces for the pudding a few weeks before Christmas this year. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. I have the mixture in the fridge now and was going to steam it tomorrow. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2013. Make a start with the pastry. Reheat on the high setting for 1 to 2 hours in the crockpot. Do not add cold water as this will slow down the cooking process. Mairead. They can keep for up to 3 months outside the fridge because of their alcohol content. Mairéad. Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until butter is set. Read More About The Irish American Mom Community, AdvertisingComment PolicyDisclaimerDisclosurePrivacy PolicyContactFAQ’sSitemap, Many Thanks to the Irish Blog Awards – Irish American Mom Won the Silver Award in the 2018 Diaspora Category, Irish American Mom Is Featured On Irish Central. Lay a … One area that I depart from you is the storage time. That is when I began to wonder if I could steam them like our wonderful steamed Christmas puddings. Mairéad. how long in slow cooker Mix well together. Mairéad, Hi Mairéad, Love this idea of cooking your Christmas pudding in a crockpot. https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/slow-cooker-golden-syrup-puddi… Add the grated apple and carrot, the grated lemon and orange peel. Can’t wait to learn how to set it aflame and top it with your mother’s recipe for brandy butter sauce. Now tie another knot 5 or six inches above the knot at the center of the bowl. Don’t know whether to pull it out now to have a look or not. For a 2 and 1/2 quart bowl I would cook one hour on high and 6 hours on low. Add the mixture to the prepared pudding … I am in Canada so those are my only options because an unheated shed, garage, cellar would mean freezing them. Remove from the slow cooker and leave to cool completely. Many thanks for your reply. Hi Kevin – When I cook my puddings in the crock pot I just put the bowl right into the crock pot. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. If you plan on setting your pudding alight, why not check out my simple tutorial for setting your pudding ablaze. Are there any pitfalls or things I should watch out for or take in to consideration please? Cover and let stand for 1 hour before mixing the pudding. Cover with about 2 cupfuls hot but not boiling water, then add more hot water until there is 1 inch of water above the meat layer. The steam will push air and water upwards, which can push the covering right off your mold. I came across your crock pot recipe for christmas pudding – love the idea of using a crock pot! Mairead. My crock pot won’t hold both tins. Mairead, Hello Mairead, I normally steam my Christmas pudding for 5 hours. I so pleased I came across your website. Make sure your thread is not made of nylon or a synthetic plastic fiber, since this could melt during the cooking process. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Add the brown sugar and bread crumbs and mix well. All the best and have a very Happy Christmas, Mairéad. Anyway, I have decided to make them in the crock pot. You could end up with a pudding that is underdone on the inside, but burnt on the outside. Pour 4 cups water into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, then lower the soufflé dish into the slow cooker. I have been steaming my Christmas pudding for 20 years, a wonderful way to save time and no need to worry about topping up the water as in the old traditional method. This Orange and Almond Steamed Pudding contains two whole oranges (peel and all) and it is such a really easy recipe that produces a rather awesome result! Cook for 10 hours. About two-thirds of the mix will fill the larger bowl. I include cognac and port, rather than Guinness, and ‘feed’ the puddings occasionally throughout the year/s. I have 2 x 1.5 litre bowls but have to do them separately as they won’t fit together and, from what I can gather from your fab website, they should be steamed for 1 hour on high then 5 on low? Pour the melted butter over the fruit mixture and combine well together. Take care and have a very Happy Christmas. Now cover the entire bowl with aluminum foil, with the closure over the top of the bowl. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Spoon 50g of the golden syrup into the base of the pudding basin and set aside. Don’t worry if your tin foil isn’t sticking down just yet; you can secure it down in just a moment. Glad to see you carry on as well! I have always made Christmas pudding according to my grandmother’s recipe, but haven’t done so since I returned to the UK, and was a bit hesitant about how to cover and boil the pudding. Generously butter the inside of a 1.2 litre/2 pint pudding basin. Well… I have two little ones (just turned one and three) and just got around to dealing with the pudding issue. All the best, I am planning to make your wonderful recipe for steamed pudding this year. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Just make sure they are a few inches apart and not touching. Wishing you a very happy Christmas. Christmas pud great – always on our Christmas dinner menu. Add a generous amount of salt and pepper then stir in 150ml of iced or cold water. I can’t wait to taste it & see what my relatives think. Once it is a fruit laden pudding, with porter in it, everything should work out fine. Fold in the flour, then … Hi! If you’re worried about your mold slipping, you can line your roasting pan with a kitchen towel first. Then she lay the baking tin or roasting pan she was planning to use on top of the foil cross. Best wishes, Many thanks for your wonderful tutorial – it was fantastic, I could not have made this Christmas Pudding without your invaluable information. Mairead, Dear Mairead, Just make sure your grease-proof paper is big enough to cover the top of your mold with some excess hanging off. That way, it doesn’t have to spend time warming up when you pour it in. http://glutenfreedelightfullydelicious.com/ I will serve it with vanilla custard on Dec.24th (that is when we celebrate Christmas) so will do an update to my post. Hi Emilia – I have only ever used glass bowls. Purchasing Ready-Made Christmas Puddings In America: Henry’s Ark Animal Farm – A Little-Known Kentucky Treasure ». This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. I am asking because I’ve baked cakes in my crockpot by switching out the crockery insert with a bundt pan insert. The Steamed Pudding Recipes. Take a deep breath and inhale the wonderful aroma of Christmas pudding wafting through the air. Replace the lid and set to high for 1 hr 30 minutes. I’ve been making our family recipe for Christmas pudding for years now but this year I’m trying your version because it has so many different types of fruit and sounds yummy. Allow the pudding to cool completely prior to storing it. By chance I happened upon your web-site. Hope this helps and that they turn out well. All the best, How long would I need to cook in a crock pot. Maria, Hi Maria – Since there is so much alcohol in the pudding mix, the cooked puddings are preserved in the airtight containers even when stored at room temperature. It is very time consuming, though not difficult. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. I shall try this next time. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 1 ½ hours or until toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Add the fruit juices and brandy and whisk again. Anne, Anne – Hope your Christmas puddings turn out great, and thanks for your lovely comments about my website. [1] X Research source Adding grease is super important! Secondly, a huge thank you to Maireed of the blog Irish American Mom. Room temperature, fridge? If I make them in heat resistant 24 oz bowls, filled to within an inch of top, about how long will i need to steam each? Paddy, Hi Paddy – I think you should have no problem cooking your puddings in a crockpot using your Grandmother’s recipe. Congratulations on your award: your blog is truly exceptional. Today’s post is dedicated to the process of steaming a Christmas pudding using a crockpot. Christmas Pudding. Nutrition Information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Last Updated: November 25, 2020 I am now considering including orange marmalade as per your recipe but will probably pass on the pumpkin pie. Mairéad. All the best, I hope your Christmas pudding turns out great and that it meets with your family’s seal of approval. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 6,439 times. Put the pudding basin in the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until a skewer comes out clean. Step 3 Remove steamed marmalade pudding from slow cooker. Where to next on your Irish heritage journey of discovery? References Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl. This post may contain affiliate sales links. My puddings should be finished in half an hour’s time. And can I (for the sake of getting them all done) put them in a low oven in a water bath, all wrapped up as directed? I have already made about 4 dozen pork tamales (they freeze and reheat beautifully). Tested. I doubt I can get more than one of the smaller bowls in the crock pot, so would take several days to steam them all…. This is so brilliant! I’m planning on cooking your Irish Shepherd’s Pie with Guinness tomorrow for our supper. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Fill and boil the kettle. (I also say a quick prayer to my Nana), Hi Maureen – Christmas puddings make our family’s Christmas complete. The string might be a little warm, so use caution! Gravity will take over, releasing the pudding onto the plate. I think it will be brilliant. , Hi Ina – Your pudding looks amazing. Do not open the pudding until after it has cooled for 2 hours in its wrapping. Best wishes, I confess I often reheat my Christmas pudding in the microwave, but I have always sliced it before doing so. I do find currants in the stores here in Indianapolis–this year I had more trouble than usual. Cut off any excess paper with a scissors. Steam in a large steam pot for 3 hours if using the quart jars, or 1 and 1/2 hours if using pints. Butter a pudding basin, line with sliced orange. All the best, For a 1 and 1/2 quart size I would do 1 hour on high and an additional 5 hours on low. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. I want to make a traditional Scottish ‘Clootie Dumpling’ in my slow cooker and wanted to see how to steam a fruit pudding, I’ll definitely be giving it a go. I’m so glad my photo instructions were helpful. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. If the water level is very low, add some boiling water. You can always split your pudding into smaller dishes until they fit, or you can try a larger slow cooker. Hi Ana – Christmas isn’t Christmas without a plum pudding in our house. Just what I was looking for! Have a wonderful Christmas, and thanks so much for checking out my blog post. I ran across your site while looking for an easier way to steam puddings. Leave the mixture for at least 12 hours before cooking, to allow the flavors time to blend. Mairéad. They have a wonderful selection of Irish goodies which can be shipped throughout the United States. To get into the festive season there is no a better way than making a Christmas pudding. I've made Delia's Christmas Pudding for many years but have often wondered if it could be steamed in a slow cooker? Steamed Christmas pudding in slow cooker recipe December 12, 2020 Linda Porter 0 Comments. Your email address will not be published. All the best, I guess I’d better get busy. Thanks for the tip on crockpot steaming, I wouldn’t have thought of that but it is a lot easier. Butter your pudding basin and switch your slow cooker onto high to heat up. Invert over a serving plate and gently tap out. Anyway, I hope this helps and that your very first Christmas puddings will be a great success. Fill each of the bowls with pudding mixture to within one inch of the bowl rim. November 15, 2011 by Irish American Mom 60 Comments. We too love the tradition of lighting a plum pudding on Christmas Day. That’s when I decided to try my crockpot, and the results were fantastic. So much better than on the hob and worrying about keeping water levels up. Turn the plate and pudding over and let them stand for a few minutes. Then add the lemon juice, eggs and alcohol before stirring together thoroughly. Place the lid on tight and put it in your slow cooker. Your recipe is very similar to mine which was passed down from my great grandmother who was born in County Down. Happy Holidays everyone! If you only have one crockpot, the second pudding can wait until after the first one has cooked. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. You can save your pudding by covering it with plastic wrap or foil. Best wishes, Grease a 5-cup capacity pudding basin with butter. First the pudding needs to be replaced into the steaming bowl, and prepared for steaming as outlined above. Would that work? I hope this helps and happy cooking. Cut a square of parchment paper around the bowl, allowing an extra 6 inches outside the rim of the bowl. Make sure your glass bowls are heat resistant and can withstand immersion in boiling water. I note there is no suet in your recipe. The ingredients seem to work perfectly together. These puddings can be stored for upto 3 months without spoiling. Place approximately two-thirds of the pudding mixture in the larger bowl, and the remainder in the smaller glass steaming bowl. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Slow cookers heat up quickly, so you don’t need to boil your water first. We’ve been making it for about 100 years and it wouldn’t be Christmas without it! All the best, It’s flavors enhance over time. Christmas tradition involves setting the pudding alight before serving. I just made a Christmas Pudding – Gluten Free and did a blog post with a link back to your site…you can see it here. Happy baking, This will be my first attempt ever at making a christmas pudding – so any suggestions would be most helpful – many thanks, Ina, Hi Ina – Thanks so much for checking out my crock pot recipe for cooking Christmas puddings. Thanks for the pudding recipe and this steaming process! Your recipe sounds absolutely stunning. The weeks of storage serve to mature the flavors of the stout and spirits in the pudding, but the difference would probably only be apparent to a Christmas pudding expert. A quick disclosure note: The link below is an affiliate link and I will receive a commission if you choose to make purchases using this link. I hope your puddings are a great success and get pass your Thanksgiving taste test. Mix together well before adding the egg mixture to the prepared fruit and nuts in the large bowl. Use another layer of foil if needed to make sure it is airtight and to be sure steam won’t escape during the cooking process. All the best, Pour bowling water into slow cooker to come about 2/3 up side of bowl. Mairéad. Secure around the rim of the bowl with cotton thread. It is lovely to hear that readers enjoy my recipes and stories. (not medium) Im supposed to steam it on the hob for 2 hours i think. Boil the kettle and pour water around the pudding until it comes halfway up. And so for anyone in America interested in purchasing pre-made plum puddings or Christmas puddings and other Irish food treats check out the Food Ireland website. Next she placed the pudding bowl into the roasting pan and filled it with boiling water to just about an inch from the top. Remove the aluminum foil and parchment cover on the bowl. At the end of cooking, lift the bowl out of the crockpot using the handle created earlier. Thank you so much for the post and tutorial. I’m going to line the dish with the corn husks, and cover with the pudding husks before using the foil cover. If you’re worried just turn it off. Put the other one in for 1 hour on high then 5 hours on low. I couldn’t find any explanation of how long to steam in a slow cooker (crockpot) and voila, there you were. Best wishes, Mairéad, […] creating a gluten free version of this wonderful Christmas Pudding. Thanks for linking back to my site from your blog. Best of luck with your Christmas pudding preparations. Keep it simple with these tips and tricks to make a moist easy Christmas pudding recipe in one hour then steam in a slow heat cooker. No need to freeze them. My mother always made frozen brandy butter to melt on top. Getting your water to boil could cause it to evaporate too quickly, but simmering it will keep it in the pot for longer. For a 1-quart size or less I would cook on high for 1 hour and an additional 4 hours on low. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy making her recipe under her direct supervision when she was 100. It will cook your puddings slowly and a low heat also, so my best guess is that you will need to steam a larger pudding for 6 to 8 hours and a smaller one for 5 to 6 hours. A rich, decadent, fruity pudding traditionally served with Christmas dinner in Ireland. Mairéad, I am anxious to try your recipe. Thank you very much for your answer, it was useful. I am now quite happy with my results but am always looking to incorporate something else to enhance the flavour. It looks delicious! Hi Cheryl – Please do feel free to post this article on Facebook. I am wondering if the tight inner pan cover is needed. That is not too hard. I have made 3 Xmas puds this year, BIG, normal and smaller! Next place a plate over the bowl with the serving side towards the pudding. Help please! Mine was a 3 quart slow cooker. Mairéad. Best wishes, It's getting more and more difficult to find time to stay at home for the 8 hour steaming time so I thought using a slow cooker might be the answer. Cover the bowls with a large piece of parchment paper, with a fold creased into the center. Many thanks and best wishes from the UK. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. Sieve the flour, salt and spices, then stir into the prepared fruit and nuts. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Here is the printable version of the complete recipe. Simply patch up the hole with more foil if your pudding needs more time to steam. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Our puddings have always turned out great without suet, so it is not essential. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check the pudding from time to time, ideally there should be the odd wisp of steam coming from the water in the slow cooker and you may need to top up the water in the slow cooker about half way through the cooking time. I have used my grandmother’s recipe for the last few years, carrying on her tradition of cooking this recipe for over 70years of her life. All the best, Place the pudding steamer into the slow cooker and fill slightly with water. I’m making your pudding for the second time this year! I think our warmer summers may have an impact on storage time, but perhaps I should feed my puddings with additional brandy, as you suggest. Fill the slow cooker pot up ¾ up the outside of your pudding bowl with just boiled water. Beat butter with sugar and zest until light and fluffy, then add eggs gradually. However, if you are worried that the bowl might crack or damage the crock pot, you could create a trivet using aluminium. Otherwise, your pudding could get stuck and lose chunks when you go to turn it out. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Thanks again for your tips and recipe! Over the past few months I have received many e-mails from readers requesting information on where to purchase Irish food items in the United States. I hope your Christmas puddings are a great success. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, to combine well. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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