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Same day Christmas pudding

Ingredients
250 ml boiling water
60 ml sago
30 ml dark brown sugar
500 g dates, chopped into small pieces
250 g currants
250 g raisins
50 g glacé cherries, washed in hot water then quartered
200 g sultanas
50 g mixed nuts, finely chopped
10 ml mixed spice
grated nutmeg to taste
pinch salt
250 ml fresh breadcrumbs
5 ml bicarbonate of soda
15 ml brandy or fruit juice
2 extra-large or jumbo eggs, well beaten
15 ml butter

Method:
Pour boiling water over sago. Soak overnight. If there are any unsoftened sago granules, cover mixture and microwave for a few minutes or boil gently, adding 30-60 ml (2-4 tbsp) extra water. Combine sugar, fruit, nuts, spices, salt and breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl. Add bicarb to brandy and combine with beaten egg. Melt butter and add to fruit mixture with sago and egg mixture. Mix thoroughly. Cover base of a 2 litre (8 cup) rimmed pudding bowl with a circle of greaseproof paper. Add pudding mixture. Give bowl a sharp tap to settle mixture. Cover with greaseproof paper round and pleated foil. Tie securely. Place on a trivet or upturned saucer in a large saucepan. Fill saucepan with boiling water to come halfway up sides of bowl, cover saucepan and steam for 3 to 4 hours, topping up with boiling water when necessary. Turn out, sprinkle with warmed brandy and ignite. Serve with thick cream or custard.

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