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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2DyB1Zf51wGBtj1BiF5x1OpP4t2Z5QCp2vF8ZCXX4PJkqg38aUcCm4UJT5ANQTTKtOHxtKXfbaDi6tC5YpMRO9UJiwcuO_FtHSiVxafq1j8fqX06_eGoyz0m5miefwN5I5PXQkce283bcCK58EvhOIYc0JG5NbqCnv6upjRpVDf_anRZqfrObGVMe\/s3368\/best%20cover%20cake.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3254\" data-original-width=\"3368\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2DyB1Zf51wGBtj1BiF5x1OpP4t2Z5QCp2vF8ZCXX4PJkqg38aUcCm4UJT5ANQTTKtOHxtKXfbaDi6tC5YpMRO9UJiwcuO_FtHSiVxafq1j8fqX06_eGoyz0m5miefwN5I5PXQkce283bcCK58EvhOIYc0JG5NbqCnv6upjRpVDf_anRZqfrObGVMe\/w640-h618\/best%20cover%20cake.JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI like to try new recipes and I saw this recipe for a Christmas Candy Cane Cake on a blog called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/preppykitchen.com\/candy-cane-sheet-cake\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPreppy Kitchen\u003C\/a\u003E the other day.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;It looked really pretty.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was a delicious moist looking cake, riddled with pockets of crushed candy cane and topped with a peppermint icing and more crushed candy canes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgx5KK4_tY7vtCKca3YbDl6QwV5DPYQXzRjLqhstQBSWL24-bbDmnsXqObREad7tzaL27npxz_P2EOrhPB9BM0Hd3tzn2guPkSWdfd-IqsCRrWQJ9Il5f4OjSnHlUwKnZ8jnbFolWMyLQVbmhziJkGqB8mlrgU0fzhbo0155aNfJBziryib8i971JWz\/s4707\/cover%20cake.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3380\" data-original-width=\"4707\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgx5KK4_tY7vtCKca3YbDl6QwV5DPYQXzRjLqhstQBSWL24-bbDmnsXqObREad7tzaL27npxz_P2EOrhPB9BM0Hd3tzn2guPkSWdfd-IqsCRrWQJ9Il5f4OjSnHlUwKnZ8jnbFolWMyLQVbmhziJkGqB8mlrgU0fzhbo0155aNfJBziryib8i971JWz\/w640-h460\/cover%20cake.JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the description of the cake, it promised to have pockets of candy cane liquid throughout, that popped in your mouth when you bit into it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHaving baked the cake now, I think that was a bit of an exaggeration, although I do have to say, that despite that, it is a very good cake!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvTzDq7v7h1vtRvLNfBupF41t8LD8ha7He7yVus1NBhuCK2XPv53UutM8QoYmkTxLerxLZZk6X2OgMqFQL3JjNLSVkTgi-z5StR9KNEcZsI23Qi2WILrc3_zubfDA6uNP_MviplVLfxLVR0BHHthWofK7NAadAH1BqmKqewgRj4TJicTHfEGhhKBWE\/s4083\/IMG_2962%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3638\" data-original-width=\"4083\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvTzDq7v7h1vtRvLNfBupF41t8LD8ha7He7yVus1NBhuCK2XPv53UutM8QoYmkTxLerxLZZk6X2OgMqFQL3JjNLSVkTgi-z5StR9KNEcZsI23Qi2WILrc3_zubfDA6uNP_MviplVLfxLVR0BHHthWofK7NAadAH1BqmKqewgRj4TJicTHfEGhhKBWE\/w640-h570\/IMG_2962%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt's basically a very easy cake.\u0026nbsp; Super-moist and filled with lovely vanilla flavor.\u0026nbsp; You would think that with the amount of crushed candy canes in the cake, the batter would be crunch, but they actually melt inside the cake.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis flavors and riddles the cake with pockets of candy cane flavor.\u0026nbsp; Not a liquid as promised in the initial recipe, but still quite delicious!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2d0QZq5TBAUncaRAOOGtDpqUiaGXde4lqZEzguY8DRlPZ2HxNx-jcKaqcWu9KJ409Tg7E7_sQwvzX08jygPk7Nv3yYqOemu4EQpyA1PMhr-4jd5Q8yVnCrRo2Qwko7zAQAV9NSPxOlUke-bRPaVX0HZUfDj1efDBYX9Y2LtPBHKTCb_m_8N5fj8Pm\/s5184\/IMG_2961%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2d0QZq5TBAUncaRAOOGtDpqUiaGXde4lqZEzguY8DRlPZ2HxNx-jcKaqcWu9KJ409Tg7E7_sQwvzX08jygPk7Nv3yYqOemu4EQpyA1PMhr-4jd5Q8yVnCrRo2Qwko7zAQAV9NSPxOlUke-bRPaVX0HZUfDj1efDBYX9Y2LtPBHKTCb_m_8N5fj8Pm\/w640-h480\/IMG_2961%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA moist and delicious cake, it is topped with a rich peppermint flavored fluffy white frosting.\u0026nbsp; More crushed candy canes are sprinkled on top to decorate it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOf course, not everyone loved the texture of crushed candy on top of things like this, so you can totally leave them off. It's an optional decoration.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDon't worry, inside the cake the candy melts, so your cake is not filled with crunchy bits.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjrtcYdbup8FGMKWCh_SlH56QV-MJuG7m7Eb-eITEs2yF_TnW7fODU_ibzH5vvQghCyzpyZNVxQaci-DkKcicTitX7Oxx0UMiDgMhaP6iNMKhaV2W6I1kPorDPx0Gp_xZ-EyxlPRfAbafArelE5VSqKfpAOdbxh-yLXW0G42rFvO5TsUc_Qy19cjjM\/s4402\/IMG_2960%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3859\" data-original-width=\"4402\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjrtcYdbup8FGMKWCh_SlH56QV-MJuG7m7Eb-eITEs2yF_TnW7fODU_ibzH5vvQghCyzpyZNVxQaci-DkKcicTitX7Oxx0UMiDgMhaP6iNMKhaV2W6I1kPorDPx0Gp_xZ-EyxlPRfAbafArelE5VSqKfpAOdbxh-yLXW0G42rFvO5TsUc_Qy19cjjM\/w640-h562\/IMG_2960%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI actually bought a huge bin of crushed candy canes from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sweetapolita.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESweetpolita\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; They sell cake decorating supplies. They no longer seem to be available now, however.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENo worries however as you can just crush regular candy canes. It's very easily done in a food processor, or in a baggie with a rolling pin. You want them to be somewhat coarse, but not overly chunky!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiymDmHsoaiqsUg6cRTxF2-a6WMe2a3Ei6MHQwykJYrlGnGUQttDMJEqW_7far1tWzHXxE6AhPdQyKaF0afSPae5iVQBhPkuFUAB6VBleGfkoTdLC8MQ_4gFmCKE4SJKDZt1Vf1we_N7yetz6bG48h1cJvuGINnJdCJLSnfmokAishmff_kprYUfopw\/s2713\/IMG_2966%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2361\" data-original-width=\"2713\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiymDmHsoaiqsUg6cRTxF2-a6WMe2a3Ei6MHQwykJYrlGnGUQttDMJEqW_7far1tWzHXxE6AhPdQyKaF0afSPae5iVQBhPkuFUAB6VBleGfkoTdLC8MQ_4gFmCKE4SJKDZt1Vf1we_N7yetz6bG48h1cJvuGINnJdCJLSnfmokAishmff_kprYUfopw\/w640-h556\/IMG_2966%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CANDY CANE SHEET CAKE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPretty basic ingredients apart from the candy canes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor the cake:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\" data-amounts-secondary=\"13\" data-units-original=\"TBS\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E1 TBS vanilla\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"¼\" data-amounts-secondary=\"2\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E¼ tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"2\/3\" data-amounts-secondary=\"151\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E2\/3 cup (100g) crushed candy canes (divided)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1 ¼\" data-amounts-secondary=\"296.25\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E1 ¼ cups (300ml) whole milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1 ½\" data-amounts-secondary=\"300\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"¾\" data-amounts-secondary=\"170\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E¾ cup (180 g) butter at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"½\" data-amounts-secondary=\"115\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E½ cup (60g) dairy sour cream\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 large free range egg whites\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"2 ½\" data-amounts-secondary=\"313\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose plain flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"4\" data-amounts-secondary=\"18\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E4 tsp baking powder\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor the frosting and decoration:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1 ½\" data-amounts-secondary=\"341\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E1 ½ cups (340g) butter, at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"3 ½\" data-amounts-secondary=\"420\" data-units-original=\"cups\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E3 ½ cups (453g) icing sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\" data-amounts-secondary=\"4\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E1 tsp vanilla\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"½\" data-amounts-secondary=\"2.46\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E½ tsp peppermint extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"¼\" data-amounts-secondary=\"59.25\" data-units-original=\"cup\" data-units-secondary=\"ml\"\u003E¼ cup (60ml) milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECrushed candy canes to sprinkle on top\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYSLJmJ0XhD8-CRpsv2WICFdoNEjLaexjq89WRuprUx2GOlZFs0flHQ7wMYCe4d_M7WiQ-a1HPyMKigQ3uSyqVSbXykmdn9OCpf3CvaP7osUInJw9an4gI0vaTk7adO1X01mgw_qZFlbHo4up95j-Nnta8pVLz5yIClHPOIrPo4x2Af0aQhZ9Vcnle\/s2976\/IMG_2967%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2754\" data-original-width=\"2976\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYSLJmJ0XhD8-CRpsv2WICFdoNEjLaexjq89WRuprUx2GOlZFs0flHQ7wMYCe4d_M7WiQ-a1HPyMKigQ3uSyqVSbXykmdn9OCpf3CvaP7osUInJw9an4gI0vaTk7adO1X01mgw_qZFlbHo4up95j-Nnta8pVLz5yIClHPOIrPo4x2Af0aQhZ9Vcnle\/w640-h592\/IMG_2967%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou might wonder what you are going to do with all the leftover egg yolks. You can freeze them for later use, but I found a few delicious ideas on how to use them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetteaandthyme.com\/decadent-pasta-carbonara\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetteaandthyme.com\/decadent-pasta-carbonara\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPasta Carbonara \u003C\/a\u003Eis aways a popular dish. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nourishingourchildren.org\/2017\/11\/14\/egg-custard-recipe\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEgg Custard\u003C\/a\u003E is another way to use them up.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;I also like to beat them a few at a time into whole eggs to make scrambled eggs for breakfast, or into omelets. Don't worry about using them all up.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgfyFcNvwUxDDVyUpB1ipxcwshkSqMGZzZtBvlMxeaBr3-8ixwt0OivxYRXhG0dbmKFeHRICwxlkWc_eQfQGhIbHbqBP-pzptfhnN9aTctPQJkyWNn-_8fuu-m9yqHkShpUvJjuz3JakP7TrSHq5ZEWkUe1tf9TvISSyeZ5NazlQvmUwwrI2esNnvt\/s3576\/IMG_2968%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3202\" data-original-width=\"3576\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgfyFcNvwUxDDVyUpB1ipxcwshkSqMGZzZtBvlMxeaBr3-8ixwt0OivxYRXhG0dbmKFeHRICwxlkWc_eQfQGhIbHbqBP-pzptfhnN9aTctPQJkyWNn-_8fuu-m9yqHkShpUvJjuz3JakP7TrSHq5ZEWkUe1tf9TvISSyeZ5NazlQvmUwwrI2esNnvt\/w640-h574\/IMG_2968%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO MAKE CANDY CANE SHEET CAKE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's actually a lot easier to make than you would think.\u0026nbsp; Just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/gas mark 4. Butter a 9-inch by 15-inch cake tin and line with baking paper. Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EWhisk the milk and sour cream together. Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ESift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECream the butter using an electric mixer until really soft. Add the sugar and then cream until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and salt.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBeat in the egg whites until thoroughly combined.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EAlternately beat in the flour mixture and the milk\/sour cream mixture, making three dry and two wet additions. Mix to combine fully.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EFold in 1\/3 cup (50g) of the candy canes. Don’t overmix.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPour the batter into the prepared cake pan, leveling it off. Sprinkle the remaining candy canes over top in little piles. Swirl in with a spatula.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzoUsR8MRZBDrBlb9FsCvOn7S5z8q0M7U75P9Yyxe9KlRtKW8F5lEicrOI5bY-_1Kwbx_JS6R8pU3tmqg1p_pCMFTOjs7wg5Kk9CNP-76s0kX99HbBkn2DqEHk-7mk9j4n3vofYefwTVLM-S61q3KgHuqrS-IcbK9aqcFa4AFvyFRbhN4Ih_zqZ4IJ\/s3716\/IMG_2969%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2894\" data-original-width=\"3716\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzoUsR8MRZBDrBlb9FsCvOn7S5z8q0M7U75P9Yyxe9KlRtKW8F5lEicrOI5bY-_1Kwbx_JS6R8pU3tmqg1p_pCMFTOjs7wg5Kk9CNP-76s0kX99HbBkn2DqEHk-7mk9j4n3vofYefwTVLM-S61q3KgHuqrS-IcbK9aqcFa4AFvyFRbhN4Ih_zqZ4IJ\/w640-h498\/IMG_2969%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until the cake is golden brown and tests done in the middle. (\u003Ci\u003EMine actually took about 10 minutes longer.\u003C\/i\u003E) A toothpick inserted should come out clean. Wait five minutes and then lift out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ETo make the frosting, cream the butter and icing sugar together on low, slowly pour in the milk, peppermint extract and vanilla. Beat together until thoroughly combined and fluffy. Smooth over the top of the cake evenly. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECut into squares to serve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP8Y7JAfQlIWVZtwIFe739ATx3W9KcNKKkmgLb9Ymh_eMnzRKOuQHWXJEhP2HBIYP8acb76s04MoTTNtlnYD511uY_p9GbcjROrwvGfa5KhRUnwTwfPpS_rcvVr9EFqk4P5eaLXd3QJlfmTVZYW2mgIf3fC-QlZvqm6f9b-U3D7NRyUdvXV9wdmyO7\/s2805\/IMG_2974%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2688\" data-original-width=\"2805\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP8Y7JAfQlIWVZtwIFe739ATx3W9KcNKKkmgLb9Ymh_eMnzRKOuQHWXJEhP2HBIYP8acb76s04MoTTNtlnYD511uY_p9GbcjROrwvGfa5KhRUnwTwfPpS_rcvVr9EFqk4P5eaLXd3QJlfmTVZYW2mgIf3fC-QlZvqm6f9b-U3D7NRyUdvXV9wdmyO7\/w640-h614\/IMG_2974%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis really is a lovely cake. Nice and dense and moist.\u0026nbsp; Don't use too much peppermint extract in the frosting at the risk of ending up with a cake that tastes like toothpaste!\u0026nbsp; I actually left it out altogether because I was afraid that it might.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere is plenty of peppermint flavor from the candy canes themselves. This makes for a very pretty cake that would be wonderful to take to a children's school party or to a Bible study or just as a holiday dessert, cut into squares and served with a bit of ice cream!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAE1enVI_LmEXxsJAxjPplwxjRYhTSdvj4_unQ93RJ8XHIuwfsBBNrtmH_Ud3z4EfisQQMAbep6tkc7pR35vQ2J9WaAIRbq5OyoN5ISOfnQ6QrdEI9cwPEe2ZAoxwbqcX290mYzkx0H1z38fm-35BKx4a6VWAH7B80DvVJqERJy0c_DAL7Tok2VNqi\/s4169\/IMG_2975%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3459\" data-original-width=\"4169\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAE1enVI_LmEXxsJAxjPplwxjRYhTSdvj4_unQ93RJ8XHIuwfsBBNrtmH_Ud3z4EfisQQMAbep6tkc7pR35vQ2J9WaAIRbq5OyoN5ISOfnQ6QrdEI9cwPEe2ZAoxwbqcX290mYzkx0H1z38fm-35BKx4a6VWAH7B80DvVJqERJy0c_DAL7Tok2VNqi\/w640-h532\/IMG_2975%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESome other holiday cakes that you might enjoy are:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/12\/cranberry-breakfast-cake.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/12\/cranberry-breakfast-cake.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECRANBERRY BREAKFAST CAKE \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003EStogged full of lots of berries and toasted walnuts! Stogged as in stuffed to the hilt!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003EIt cuts like a dream and is so delicious warm\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; the berries tart and delicious against the sweetness of the cake batter . . .\u0026nbsp; with that lovely nutty crunch of walnuts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003EPerfect with your morning cuppa!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/12\/christmas-ginger-cake.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/12\/christmas-ginger-cake.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECHRISTMAS GINGER CAKE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Baked in a Bundt tin, the\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Esmell when this cake is baking is just heavenly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It smells like what you want Christmas to smell like . . .\u0026nbsp; warm, and spicy and just plain festive! Moist, delicious and very pretty.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2DyB1Zf51wGBtj1BiF5x1OpP4t2Z5QCp2vF8ZCXX4PJkqg38aUcCm4UJT5ANQTTKtOHxtKXfbaDi6tC5YpMRO9UJiwcuO_FtHSiVxafq1j8fqX06_eGoyz0m5miefwN5I5PXQkce283bcCK58EvhOIYc0JG5NbqCnv6upjRpVDf_anRZqfrObGVMe\/w640-h618\/best%20cover%20cake.JPG\",\"name\":\"Candy Cane Sheet Cake\",\"prepTime\":\"PT20M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT40M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT1H\",\"description\":\"This beautiful cake is riddled with crushed candy canes and topped with a fluffy peppermint icing and more crushed candy canes!\",\"yield\":\"15\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1 TBS vanilla\",\"¼ tsp salt\",\"2\/3 cup (100g) crushed candy cane (divided)\",\"1 ¼ cups (300ml) whole milk\",\"1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar\",\"¾ cup (180 g) butter at room temperature\",\"½ cup (60g) dairy sour cream\",\"6 large free range egg whites\",\"2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose plain flour\",\"4 tsp baking powder\",\"1 ½ cups (340g) butter, at room temperature\",\"3 ½ cups (453g) icing sugar\",\"1 tsp vanilla\",\"½ tsp peppermint extract\",\"¼ cup (60ml) milk\",\"Crushed candy canes to sprinkle on top\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Preheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/gas mark 4. Butter a 9-inch by 15-inch cake tin and line with baking paper. Set aside.\",\"Whisk the milk and sour cream together. Set aside.\",\"Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Set aside.\",\"Cream the butter using an electric mixer until really soft. Add the sugar and then cream until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and salt.\",\"Beat in the egg whites until thoroughly combined.\",\"Alternately beat in the flour mixture and the milk\/sour cream mixture, making three dry and two wet additions. Mix to combine fully.\",\"Fold in 1\/3 cup (50g) of the candy canes. Don’t overmix.\",\"Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, leveling it off. Sprinkle the remaining candy canes over top in little piles. Swirl in with a spatula.\",\"Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven until the cake is golden brown and tests done in the middle. A toothpick inserted should come out clean. Wait five minutes and then lift out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.\",\"To make the frosting, cream the butter and icing sugar together on low, slowly pour in the milk, peppermint extract and vanilla. Beat together until thoroughly combined and fluffy. Smooth over the top of the cake evenly. 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class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003EPrep time: 20 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ECook time: 40 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ETotal time: 1 Hour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003EThis beautiful cake is riddled with crushed candy canes and topped with a fluffy peppermint icing and more crushed candy canes!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the cake:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"1\" data-amounts-secondary=\"13\" data-units-original=\"TBS\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E1 TBS vanilla\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-amounts-original=\"¼\" data-amounts-secondary=\"2\" data-units-original=\"tsp\" data-units-secondary=\"g\"\u003E¼ tsp 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7MkxJAGImI\/X7bEePdnmwI\/AAAAAAADF7M\/NvRpQ_Tn6g88vYSjA9TpeyYYZOk72k6dACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/shutterstock_611504405-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7MkxJAGImI\/X7bEePdnmwI\/AAAAAAADF7M\/NvRpQ_Tn6g88vYSjA9TpeyYYZOk72k6dACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/shutterstock_611504405-1.jpg\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis coming Sunday in the UK is what is commonly\u0026nbsp; known as Stir-Up Sunday.\u0026nbsp; Stir-up Sunday is a term which has been used in the Anglican Church in the UK for the last Sunday before the season of Advent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt gets its name from the beginning of the collect for the day in the Book of Common Prayer, which begins with the words, \"Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people\".\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditionally this has been the day each year that people make their Christmas Puddings!\u0026nbsp; Its time to pop on some Christmas Music and your apron and begin your Christmas prep for this year's festivities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChristmas is going to be a bit different for most people this year, but there is no reason why we can't still enjoy some of our traditional treats.\u0026nbsp; When it comes to Christmas Puddings, Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding is a recipe which I have made many, many times.\u0026nbsp; Like all of her recipes it is reliable and fool-proof!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tm_EGHS8N20\/WfR1WuXLdKI\/AAAAAAABY-U\/UilLk4nmLwgxqHhOf24mpFEQvqYtiVT8QCLcBGAs\/w480-h640\/presenting-the-plum-pudding.jpg\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChristmas \n(or Plum) Pudding is the traditional end to the British Christmas \ndinner. But what we think of as Christmas Pudding, is not what it was \noriginally like!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nChristmas pudding originated as a 14th century porridge called \n'frumenty' that was made of beef and mutton with raisins, currants, \nprunes, wines and spices. This was quite liquidy, would need to be eaten\n with a spoon like a soup, and would have been a fasting meal during the\n preparations up to Christmas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe original I have to say does not sound very appealing! Needless to say it has changed an awful lot since then!\u0026nbsp; Thank goodness!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"300\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3C0L5o3XZKM\/WfR1oeKE3TI\/AAAAAAABY-g\/hdGRyJxqb1o8xLAU4OEPXOw5xB5MNQxzwCLcBGAs\/w640-h480\/joseph-kenny-meadows-making-the-christmas-pudding-1848.jpg\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStir-up-Sunday\n is usually a family affair. Each family member is supposed to stir the \nmixture from East to West to honour the journey of the Magi. This ritual\n is also thought to bring the family luck and prosperity in the coming \nyear.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt one time it was also customary to hide a number of small trinkets in \nthe mixture, a bit like the twelfth night cake. These charms often \nincluded a silver coin (wealth), and a ring (future marriage). Woe \nbetide the guest who stumbled across a thimble in their serving.\u0026nbsp; A \nfuture of Spinsterhood was a cert for them! Nowadays this generally \nisn't done, although my husband does remember his mom putting coins into \ntheirs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1484\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AYmv5Tn6iH4\/WfRgE3SLsXI\/AAAAAAABY8A\/fCmRxmh2zBgYaMM-UhZCKT8BG9sUudueQCLcBGAs\/w640-h592\/DSCN4792.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe fruit mixture of the pudding is usually a mix of dried figs, currants, \nraisins, golden raisins, cherries and candied ginger.\u0026nbsp; All are mixed \ntogether in a bowl the night before you go to make your pudding and a \nportion of brandy is poured over top and the fruit left to macerate in \nthis overnight on the counter top.\u0026nbsp; A clean towel over top to keep it \nsafe from dust and insects.\u0026nbsp; If you don't like to use alcohol, you can \nuse orange juice in an equivalent amount.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMary Berry's recipe differs slightly in that there is no figs or ginger, and you have no need to soak the fruit overnight, which is a bonus!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1486\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I0xHtXqZEYM\/WfRgEgm7i5I\/AAAAAAABY78\/_EWDy6hRFgkZIdXKES_zrzg5dC5nuBFKwCLcBGAs\/w640-h594\/DSCN4793.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI am all for time saving if I can, and if Mary Berry only soaks her fruit for an hour, that's good enough for me! Softened butter is creamed together with soft light brown sugar, orange \nzest, and ground\u0026nbsp; mixed spice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E(You can easily make your\n own mixed spice: Combine 1 TBS ground cinnamon,\n 1 tsp each of ground coriander and nutmeg, 1\/2 tsp of ground ginger, \n1\/4 tsp each of ground cloves and all spice. Mix well and store in an \nairtight container out of the light  for up to 6 months.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEggs also \ngets beaten into this, a bit at a time so it doesn't curdle. Don't worry if it does, you can always stir in a bit of the flour to fix this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFresh soft bread crumbs are also a part of the mix, along with chopped blanched almonds and self rising flour. You can make your own self raising flour by adding 1 1\/2 tsp of baking powder and 1\/4 tsp of salt to every cup of plain flour needed. I always make my own, especially now during the time of Covid when I can't always access what I need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1593\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Wqyt9Tjbq8\/WfRg9gxAumI\/AAAAAAABY8g\/4P3UDqEI3ngYKCGvq1itFoS8ftrgNBFGACLcBGAs\/w640-h635\/DSCN4798.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis mixture then gets added and stirred into the creamed\u0026nbsp; mixture to \ncombine.\u0026nbsp; Make sure everyone gives it a stir and makes a wish. Don't \nforget East to West, just don't ask me which is which, lol!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you are \nputting trinkets in this is when you would do it.\u0026nbsp; I would wrap them in\n cling film first or waxed paper, and don't forget to warn any guests \nthat they are there when it comes to eating! You don't want anyone to choke on a trinket!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1580\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HYYP6kB9nc4\/WfRgNnU_kNI\/AAAAAAABY8I\/ki3vndhVzH4KOU3uY24XPZsyXnstMVXFACEwYBhgL\/w632-h640\/DSCN4795.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"632\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe pudding basin is prepared by generously brushing it with melted butter and placing a round of baking paper in the bottom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1590\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s-1ujzcBTZ0\/WfRhTBzYBSI\/AAAAAAABY8s\/m2j7U4LFVrg0R9ZK8tvhvWXACnEOeNuiACLcBGAs\/w635-h640\/DSCN4799.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"635\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPack the pudding mixture into the prepared pudding basin, smoothing the \ntop out with the back of a wooden spoon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce you've done this tap the \nbottom of the basin on the countertop a few times to settle and work out\n any air holes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1497\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8G1jyXkw9j4\/WfRiCOTR_gI\/AAAAAAABY9I\/-dTxI7QzS6UrfXjSuFpCxuLcKVk-z7oHACLcBGAs\/w640-h597\/DSCN4803.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis next bit is the most complicated part of the pudding.\u0026nbsp; Creating the lid to \nwrap it in.\u0026nbsp; Lay a large piece of foil on the table, and top it with an \nequal sized piece of baking paper. You then make a pleat in the paper, \nbearing in mind that the baking paper will be the side against the \npudding.\u0026nbsp; Butter the paper.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_kbxzMPXTc0\/WfRiCyprmKI\/AAAAAAABY9M\/lUfHNWEve58C9ZkUsHQdYt-Hd7LiwzibQCLcBGAs\/w640-h480\/DSCN4802.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI fold them in half with the paper on the inside, and then, from about 2\n inches down, I fold them back on themselves.\u0026nbsp; It should look like this \non the paper side.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Wrap this over the top of your pudding basin, leaving plenty of room for\n expansion, paper side towards the pudding.\u0026nbsp; Tie it tightly onto the \nbowl with some kitchen twine, bakers twine or even using a rubber band.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;I use bakers twine and using a generous length,\u0026nbsp; after I have knotted \nit, I fashion a handle with the excess that I bring back over the top \nand secure on the opposite side.\u0026nbsp; This makes it easier to lift out of \nthe pan when its done.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DQVuonrOOFE\/WfRiImTOW2I\/AAAAAAABY9Q\/2iPPbVIvT2YR1Kdsf0e2oYGAhLG5DD4KgCLcBGAs\/w637-h640\/DSCN4804.JPG\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"637\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETrim off the excess paper and foil so it looks nice and neat.\u0026nbsp; Now you can either steam this pudding in the top of a double boiler over boiling water, or you can boil it placed onto a trivet in a large saucepan with water in it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJust make sure the water doesn't come more than 3\/4 of the way up the sides of the pudding and that the pudding basin doesn' t touch the bottom of the saucepan, or it might crack.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E Tightly \ncovered, the saucepan is then put on a low heat and the pudding simmers \naway for about\u0026nbsp; 4 1\/2 hours.\u0026nbsp; Make sure you check it periodically and \ntop it up with more boiling water as needed. You don't want it boiling \ndry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAt the end of that time, remove the pudding basin and let it cool\n on a rack overnight.\u0026nbsp; Once it is cold you can remove the old wrappings \nand wrap it with clean new wrappings and then store it in a dark, cool \nand dry place until Christmas Day!\u0026nbsp; Instructions for re-heating are in \nthe recipe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd there you have it a delicious Christmas Pudding, ready for the family to enjoy on Christmas Day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-twyJapnUDzY\/X7bMkoxJAjI\/AAAAAAADF7Y\/wXiy6mJ7yQU7xt3_1kGRaq4Ka-aQZBKkwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Christmas%2BPudding%2Bserving.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"266\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-twyJapnUDzY\/X7bMkoxJAjI\/AAAAAAADF7Y\/wXiy6mJ7yQU7xt3_1kGRaq4Ka-aQZBKkwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h426\/Christmas%2BPudding%2Bserving.jpg\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is a pudding that actually tastes better upon standing, as it \"ripens\". I have kept some for over a year in the past and they were still fabulous!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhether you are only a few in number or many in number, this is a Christmas tradition that everyone enjoys!\u0026nbsp; Mary recommends serving hers with Brandy Butter. (I have included the recipe.) It is also very good with warm custard or ice cream, or even simple pouring cream.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/h4bSPTz.jpg\",\"name\":\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\",\"prepTime\":\"PT1H15M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT7H\",\"totalTime\":\"PT8H15M\",\"description\":\"A traditional Christmas pudding courtesy of the great lady of British Cookery, Mary Berry herself.\",\"yield\":\"6 - 8\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"video\":null,\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1 pound (450g) dried mixed fruit (sultanas, raisins, glace cherries and chopped dried apricots)\",\"1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped\",\"the grated rind of one medium orange\",\"the juice of one medium orange\",\"3 TBS brandy (plus extra to flame)\",\"5 1\/2 TBS butter, sofened, plus more to butter the pudding mold\",\"1\/2 cup (100g) soft light brown sugar, packed\",\"2 large free-range eggs\",\"3\/4 cup (100g) self-rising flour\",\"1 tsp mixed spice\",\"2\/3 cup (40g) soft white bread crumbs\",\"1\/4 cup (40g) whole blanched almonds, roughly chopped\",\"scant 1\/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened\",\"1 3\/4 cup (8 ounces) sifted icing sugar\",\"3 TBS brandy\",\"4 TBS brandy\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Measure all of the fruit into a bowl. Add the brandy and orange juice. Leave to macerate for about an hour.\",\"Cream the butter together with the orange zest and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, until thoroughly combined. If the mixture starts to curdle stir in a spoonful of the flour.\",\"Sift together the flour and mixed spice. Fold this into the creamed mixture along with the bread crumbs and nuts. Stir in the soaked fruit along with any juices. Mix well together.\",\"Generously butter a 2 1\/2 pint (5 cup) pudding basin. Cut a piece of baking paper into a circle large enough to cover the bottom of the basin.\",\"Spoon the pudding batter into the basin, smoothing over the top with the back of a spoon.\",\"Have ready a large piece of baking paper and a sheet of foil. Place the paper on top of the foil, making a pleat across the middle to allow for expansion. Tie securely over top of the pudding with some kitchen string. Trim off any excess.\",\"To Steam: put the pudding in the top of a steamer filled with simmering water, cover with a lid and steam for eight hours, topping up the water as necessary.\",\"To Boil: put a metal jam jar lid, or metal pan lid, into the base of a large pan to act as a trivet. Place a long, doubled strip of foil in the pan, between the trivet and the pudding basin, ensuring the ends of the strip reach up and hang over the edges of the pan. This will help you to lift the heavy pudding basin out of the pan of hot water when it has finished cooking. Lower the pudding onto the trivet and pour in enough boiling water to come half way up the side of the bowl. Cover with a lid, bring the water back to the boil, then simmer for about seven hours, until the pudding is a glorious deep brown colour, topping up the water as necessary.\",\"Once cooked, remove the pudding from the pan. Remove and discard the paper and foil. Replace with fresh. Store, covered, in a dry cool place.\",\"On Christmas Day make the brandy butter by beaing the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the sifted icing sugar until smooth. Stir in the brandy and spoon into a serving dish. Cover and chill until needed.\",\"Steam or boil the pudding for about two hours to reheat. Turn onto a decorative, heat proof serving plate. To flame, warm the brandy or rum in a small saucepan. Pour it over the hot pudding and very carefuly set light to it with a match.\",\"Serve the pudding hot, spooned into bowls with a dab of brandy butter on top. Pouring cream goes very nicely with this.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"247\" data-ccmcardnum=\"3\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003EMary Berry's Christmas Pudding\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Ca class=\"ccm-printbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recipesgenerator.com\/p\/print.html?em=nzirvzorxvqlzm^^zlo.xln\u0026amp;cardid=247\u0026amp;cardnum=3\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"this.href = this.href + \u0026quot;\u0026amp;url=\u0026quot; + location.href;ccmpr(this);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" draggable=\"false\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/h4bSPTz.jpg\" title=\"Mary Berry's Christmas Pudding\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E6 - 8\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Eprep time: 1 H \u0026amp; 15 M\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Ecook time: 7 Hour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Etotal time: 8 H \u0026amp; 15 M\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003EA traditional Christmas pudding courtesy of the great lady of British Cookery, Mary Berry herself.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the pudding:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 pound (450g) dried mixed fruit (sultanas, raisins, glace cherries and chopped dried apricots)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethe grated rind of one medium orange\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethe juice of one medium orange\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 TBS brandy (plus extra to flame)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E5 1\/2 TBS butter, sofened, plus more to butter the pudding mold\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (100g) soft light brown sugar, packed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 large free-range eggs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (100g) self-rising flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp mixed spice\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2\/3 cup (40g) soft white bread crumbs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (40g) whole blanched almonds, roughly chopped\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the Brandy Butter:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Escant 1\/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 3\/4 cup (8 ounces) sifted icing sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 TBS brandy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003ETo flame:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4 TBS brandy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMeasure all of the fruit into a bowl. Add the brandy and orange juice. Leave to macerate for about an hour.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECream the butter together with the orange zest and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, until thoroughly combined. If the mixture starts to curdle stir in a spoonful of the flour.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESift together the flour and mixed spice. Fold this into the creamed mixture along with the bread crumbs and nuts. Stir in the soaked fruit along with any juices. Mix well together.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGenerously butter a 2 1\/2 pint (5 cup) pudding basin. Cut a piece of baking paper into a circle large enough to cover the bottom of the basin.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpoon the pudding batter into the basin, smoothing over the top with the back of a spoon.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHave ready a large piece of baking paper and a sheet of foil. Place the paper on top of the foil, making a pleat across the middle to allow for expansion. Tie securely over top of the pudding with some kitchen string. Trim off any excess.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo Steam: put the pudding in the top of a steamer filled with simmering water, cover with a lid and steam for eight hours, topping up the water as necessary.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo Boil: put a metal jam jar lid, or metal pan lid, into the base of a large pan to act as a trivet. Place a long, doubled strip of foil in the pan, between the trivet and the pudding basin, ensuring the ends of the strip reach up and hang over the edges of the pan. This will help you to lift the heavy pudding basin out of the pan of hot water when it has finished cooking. Lower the pudding onto the trivet and pour in enough boiling water to come half way up the side of the bowl. Cover with a lid, bring the water back to the boil, then simmer for about seven hours, until the pudding is a glorious deep brown colour, topping up the water as necessary.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce cooked, remove the pudding from the pan. Remove and discard the paper and foil. Replace with fresh. Store, covered, in a dry cool place.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOn Christmas Day make the brandy butter by beaing the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the sifted icing sugar until smooth. Stir in the brandy and spoon into a serving dish. Cover and chill until needed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESteam or boil the pudding for about two hours to reheat. Turn onto a decorative, heat proof serving plate. To flame, warm the brandy or rum in a small saucepan. Pour it over the hot pudding and very carefuly set light to it with a match.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EServe the pudding hot, spooned into bowls with a dab of brandy butter on top. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pdnaAuI0zPY\/Xf4OuIJRK6I\/AAAAAAACujY\/0v7QPwHQQsUBhmnxbALOB2ams3xOLtOPQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Best%2BBest%2BCover%2BRoullade.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1333\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pdnaAuI0zPY\/Xf4OuIJRK6I\/AAAAAAACujY\/0v7QPwHQQsUBhmnxbALOB2ams3xOLtOPQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h531\/Best%2BBest%2BCover%2BRoullade.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you are looking for a fabulous dessert to finish your Christmas celebratory meal with I say look no further!\u0026nbsp; This wonderful Christmas Gingerbread Roll fits the bill on all counts!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENot only is this really delicious but it is also very simple to make.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TusMN9Q4Ixc\/Xf4OwI7s82I\/AAAAAAACujg\/52CQuB1oijEZ6Hs2sW0D7aeZuAk0hp7uwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Best%2Bcover%2Broullade.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"971\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TusMN9Q4Ixc\/Xf4OwI7s82I\/AAAAAAACujg\/52CQuB1oijEZ6Hs2sW0D7aeZuAk0hp7uwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h387\/Best%2Bcover%2Broullade.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI am not sure what it is about those warm baking spices and gingerbread.\u0026nbsp; They go together with Christmas like peas and carrots!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe smell alone speaks Christmas to me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Wsm3PWBabM\/Xf4Ov77g-II\/AAAAAAACujc\/fd-QPRxn31UlBoNMPgdt06JridRJ0h4bQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cover%2Bgingerbread%2Broulade.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1317\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Wsm3PWBabM\/Xf4Ov77g-II\/AAAAAAACujc\/fd-QPRxn31UlBoNMPgdt06JridRJ0h4bQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h525\/Cover%2Bgingerbread%2Broulade.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe cake smells heavenly when it is baking . . .\u0026nbsp; the scent of Christmas\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; ginger and cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and a bit of ground cardamom for good measure . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EGets your tastebuds to tingling\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7mhLzNZSDH8\/Xf4OxXNV7aI\/AAAAAAACujk\/wlLrRsUOUwwKIq3QuTyypn9GvjZkELjogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8680.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1371\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7mhLzNZSDH8\/Xf4OxXNV7aI\/AAAAAAACujk\/wlLrRsUOUwwKIq3QuTyypn9GvjZkELjogCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h547\/IMG_8680.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI think Mary Berry herself would be very proud of the distinct roll I achieved, don't you?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI was rather well pleased with how it turned out. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2VPOPCu83K8\/Xf4O1GJGH_I\/AAAAAAACujs\/bQaU3XUnn_0Arp00de3Y-Zn1-fyhGqpwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8681.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1493\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2VPOPCu83K8\/Xf4O1GJGH_I\/AAAAAAACujs\/bQaU3XUnn_0Arp00de3Y-Zn1-fyhGqpwgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h595\/IMG_8681.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFlavoured and sweetened with warm, earthy molasses and fragrant vanilla\u0026nbsp; . . . mmmm.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love anything with molasses.\u0026nbsp; As a maritime Canadian, molasses runs through my veins . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hbj96tKdzhQ\/Xf4O0xDvp0I\/AAAAAAACujo\/QHgBeKVVmCI2ofmE07KmNo_J0RJ03t_OQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8682.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1064\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hbj96tKdzhQ\/Xf4O0xDvp0I\/AAAAAAACujo\/QHgBeKVVmCI2ofmE07KmNo_J0RJ03t_OQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h424\/IMG_8682.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThat filling is lush and moreish\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; light . . .not in the least bit heavy or cloying.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUeBlMS6Qeo\/Xf4O3-oZRWI\/AAAAAAACujw\/ry5W7UaHkiwDfRL4w_ySh86M757Skn8VgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8683.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1354\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUeBlMS6Qeo\/Xf4O3-oZRWI\/AAAAAAACujw\/ry5W7UaHkiwDfRL4w_ySh86M757Skn8VgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h539\/IMG_8683.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIts simply whipped cream mixed with lemon curd\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; perfectly flavoured.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELemon and Ginger are perfect partners. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bIFAFpjkuPM\/Xf4O5xXokcI\/AAAAAAACuj4\/UWf3ipD5M_gFAReEbdIRqinVIMSmDsXugCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8684.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1393\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bIFAFpjkuPM\/Xf4O5xXokcI\/AAAAAAACuj4\/UWf3ipD5M_gFAReEbdIRqinVIMSmDsXugCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h555\/IMG_8684.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNot too sweet, not too tart . . .\u0026nbsp; just perfect with the sweetness of the cake.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wV0uqCjYXfU\/Xf4O5vZTRJI\/AAAAAAACuj0\/RhRM4cBA2TASQcMvSEX7iv0CTuHQ8Kr2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8686.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1422\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wV0uqCjYXfU\/Xf4O5vZTRJI\/AAAAAAACuj0\/RhRM4cBA2TASQcMvSEX7iv0CTuHQ8Kr2gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h568\/IMG_8686.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou could also stir in a TBS of ginger syrup from a jar of preserved stem ginger if you wanted to inject even more warmth and flavour, but I can assure you it is pretty perfect just as it is.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5XrsxAMMpcY\/Xf4O9dA4VZI\/AAAAAAACukA\/HWzLxbgzy74ZcDwyR5wgKj_Uk1o5DqVxQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8690.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5XrsxAMMpcY\/Xf4O9dA4VZI\/AAAAAAACukA\/HWzLxbgzy74ZcDwyR5wgKj_Uk1o5DqVxQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h573\/IMG_8690.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt cuts beautifully into lovely slices . . .\u0026nbsp; a light dusting of icing sugar is the only adornment it needs\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F74m300w2HA\/Xf4UDWgIYXI\/AAAAAAACuks\/98FE_G1tccYtc-8x9aN837zlzHt9htisgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8689.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1538\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F74m300w2HA\/Xf4UDWgIYXI\/AAAAAAACuks\/98FE_G1tccYtc-8x9aN837zlzHt9htisgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h613\/IMG_8689.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis is the perfect finish for any meal, be it on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AI__pB6hLTg\/Xf4PAHzeZ2I\/AAAAAAACukM\/Zq1ZmtXCFD0ToX1pv40SYOfZ_rFU6JwOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8692.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1446\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AI__pB6hLTg\/Xf4PAHzeZ2I\/AAAAAAACukM\/Zq1ZmtXCFD0ToX1pv40SYOfZ_rFU6JwOACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h578\/IMG_8692.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI can't think of anyone who wouldn't be happy with a slice of this set before them, can you?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"5\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E10\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" draggable=\"false\" height=\"532\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pdnaAuI0zPY\/Xf4OuIJRK6I\/AAAAAAACujY\/0v7QPwHQQsUBhmnxbALOB2ams3xOLtOPQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h532\/Best%2BBest%2BCover%2BRoullade.JPG\" title=\"Christmas Gingerbread Roll\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nChristmas Gingerbread Roll\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nThis makes for a delicious light dessert.\u0026nbsp; Spicy gingerbread rolled around a lush lemon cream filling.\u0026nbsp; Its a lot easier to make than one would suppose.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Eprep time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Ecook time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Etotal time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\nFor the cake:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E105g plain flour (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 tsp baking soda\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp ground ginger\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/4 tsp each, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and ground cardamom\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E3 large free range eggs, at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E145g caster sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E50g soft light brown sugar (1\/4 cup, packed)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E80ml molasses (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E65g icing sugar, sifted (for rolling) (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E30g icing sugar, sifted for dusting at the end\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\nFor the lemon cream filling:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E480ml double cream (whipping or heavy cream, 2 cups)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E115g good quality lemon curd (about 1\/3 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Christmas Gingerbread Roll\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Butter a 10 by 15 inch Swiss roll tin and line with baking paper. Butter the baking paper.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ESift together the flour, spices and salt.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EWhisk the eggs with an electric whisk, slowly adding the caster sugar until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla and molasses, continuing to whisk with the electric whisk until the mixture becomes thick and billowy.\u0026nbsp; This will take about 3 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Fold in the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until combined and no white streaks remain.\u0026nbsp; Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking tin. Tap gently on the counter to allow the mixture to settle.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EBake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until the cake bounces back when lightly touched.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EWhile the cake is baking lay out a large clean tea towel on a flat surface. Dust lightly with half of the first amount of icing sugar.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ETip the baked cake onto the dusted tea towel as soon as it comes out of the oven and carefully peel off the paper.\u0026nbsp; Dust with the other half of the first amount of icing sugar. Make a tiny cut along the\u0026nbsp; width of it at one narrow edge about 1 inch in. Using the tea towel as a lever and beginning at that end\u0026nbsp; gently roll up the cake tightly. Place onto a wire rack to cool completely.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EOnce the cake is completely cold. 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spirit of these final few days before the big day itself.\u0026nbsp; If you are like me, its all done now and you can breathe a bit easier until the big day itself!\u0026nbsp; I am doing the Easy Turkey from Piper's Farm this year so all I have to do is cook the side vegetables.\u0026nbsp; The turkey comes with stuffing and bacon wrapped sausages and stock for gravy.\u0026nbsp; All I have to do is pop it all into the oven.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy.\u0026nbsp; Since there is just the two of us, I am taking the easy route this year! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E \n\nThis content (written and photography) is the sole property of The \nEnglish Kitchen. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WBDkLdyo2Y4\/XB5FnlyRzwI\/AAAAAAACSR0\/0K_wxPGTDKE56OyjJitJ6-4cwotHzn4QgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cover.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1550\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WBDkLdyo2Y4\/XB5FnlyRzwI\/AAAAAAACSR0\/0K_wxPGTDKE56OyjJitJ6-4cwotHzn4QgCLcBGAs\/w640-h618\/cover.jpg\" title=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI was checking through my archives and couldn't believe that I had not shared a recipe for a Traditional English Trifle with you.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAfter all these years I thought it was about time I did, so here we go!\u0026nbsp; Its not as hard to make as one would suppose actually.\u0026nbsp; Its really quite easy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5KXlMjcgh0\/XB5F_kZUk9I\/AAAAAAACSSE\/AD7xB_4gwNoavzxVRU3vX4-VOwYWpw5lgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/trifle%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1573\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5KXlMjcgh0\/XB5F_kZUk9I\/AAAAAAACSSE\/AD7xB_4gwNoavzxVRU3vX4-VOwYWpw5lgCLcBGAs\/w640-h627\/trifle%2B1.jpg\" title=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou can use slices of jelly roll for the bottom layer, if you wish, or even pound\/Madeira cake, spread with jam.\u0026nbsp; What you want it a sturdy kind of a plain cake that will hold up well and absorb the sherry or fruit juice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThese get laid on the bottom of the dish. You can also use trifle sponges, which you would split and spread with jam. Myself, I prefer the cake.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ek-l7j3kKlc\/XB5F-aJb8sI\/AAAAAAACSSA\/_hewNTzvip0SHe6VE6lzlicfqeAsXYr7gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/trifle%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ek-l7j3kKlc\/XB5F-aJb8sI\/AAAAAAACSSA\/_hewNTzvip0SHe6VE6lzlicfqeAsXYr7gCLcBGAs\/w640-h554\/trifle%2B2.jpg\" title=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou sprinkle that with the sherry\/juice and let it soak in. On top of that goes a layer of fruit.\u0026nbsp; Some people use banana, or strawberries.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have used drained fruit cocktail on occasion. My favourite thing to use are fresh\u0026nbsp; raspberries and blackberries if you can get them.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOghIaBaafk\/XB5JP8cjk-I\/AAAAAAACSVY\/GFmuVrkGtHwbkGqmz_KEqF9xFUSp8xA1QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/page-6-pic-jelly5147-460x306.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"306\" data-original-width=\"460\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOghIaBaafk\/XB5JP8cjk-I\/AAAAAAACSVY\/GFmuVrkGtHwbkGqmz_KEqF9xFUSp8xA1QCLcBGAs\/w640-h424\/page-6-pic-jelly5147-460x306.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe next layer is not exactly traditional, but something I love. This is something you will see in a lot of trifles and in almost every ready made trifle pot I have purchased and that is a layer of jelly\/jello.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou just make it up as per the package directions and then pour it over the fruit and cake, then pop it into the refrigerator to chill while you make the custard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-briZ1hYvPh8\/XB5GdNUunpI\/AAAAAAACSSU\/LyOAxaL6vr4vTzo8lkDfXy8YrsseKISFgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/trifle%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1017\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-briZ1hYvPh8\/XB5GdNUunpI\/AAAAAAACSSU\/LyOAxaL6vr4vTzo8lkDfXy8YrsseKISFgCLcBGAs\/w640-h405\/trifle%2B3.jpg\" title=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou can use ready made custard, or make the custard from scratch.\u0026nbsp; Either are acceptable, but I do have to say I much prefer making my own, but then again I like to putter.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMake your custard, let it cool to room temperature and then pour it over the set jelly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jkLEbFMs4ho\/XB5GfwGg14I\/AAAAAAACSSY\/Ok2pAzZR2UwjKb-s6B_GeuX2ceTcRDPYQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/trifle%2B4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1517\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jkLEbFMs4ho\/XB5GfwGg14I\/AAAAAAACSSY\/Ok2pAzZR2UwjKb-s6B_GeuX2ceTcRDPYQCLcBGAs\/w640-h605\/trifle%2B4.jpg\" title=\"A Traditional English Trifle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd that's it!\u0026nbsp; Other than making the whipped topping to spread on top and then garnishing it with more berries and some toasted almonds, your trifle is done.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI prefer to make the topping as close to serving the trifle as possible.\u0026nbsp; It is made by whipping cream and egg whites together.\u0026nbsp; If you will be serving it to any elderly or very young people, use pasteurised egg whites. (You can find these in the chiller section of the grocery shop.)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOf course you can leave the egg whites out entirely and just use twice as much cream.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Either way is acceptable.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"recipe-inner\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"yield\" itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E6\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"printbutton\" id=\"printbutton\" onclick=\"this.parentElement.querySelector(\u0026quot;.print-options\u0026quot;).className=\u0026quot;print-options show-print-options\u0026quot;\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint Recipe\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithImage\u0026quot;); return false;\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithOptions\u0026quot;); return false;\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"618\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WBDkLdyo2Y4\/XB5FnlyRzwI\/AAAAAAACSR0\/0K_wxPGTDKE56OyjJitJ6-4cwotHzn4QgCLcBGAs\/w640-h618\/cover.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"recipe-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nTraditional English Trifle\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nAn English Christmas tradition. It will take several hours to set, so, with the exception of the whipped topping, this is best put together the day before.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n6 slices of strawberry jam filled jelly roll\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(or slices of pound\/Madeira cake spread thinly with seedless raspberry jam)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n5 TBS sherry or sherry and fruit juice\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;2 cups berries (I like to use a mix of raspberries\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nand blackberries) (save some to decorate the top)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 packet of raspberry jelly\/jello (4 serving size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the custard:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, separated\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 1\/2 TBS caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n240ml milk (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETo decorate:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n240ml heavy cream (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBerries (see above)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nchopped toasted almonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nLay the jelly roll slices in the bottom of a trifle dish.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlternately sandwich slices of pound\/Madeira cake together with jam and\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;lay in the bottom of the bowl.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle with the sherry or sherry\/fruit\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;juice. Top with the fruit. Prepare the packet of jelly according to the\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;package directions and pour over the fruit.\u0026nbsp; Place in the refrigerator \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nto jell.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTo make the custard, blend \u003Cbr \/\u003E\ntogether the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl. (Reserve the whites for \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nlater) Warm the milk just to lukewarm, then pour it over the egg \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmixture.\u0026nbsp; Stir well then return to the pan and cook over very low heat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Do not allow it to simmer or it will curdle.\u0026nbsp; When it is thick enough \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nto coat the back of a wooden spoon, remove from the heat. 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I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!\u0026nbsp; May it be filled with all the things that you love.\u0026nbsp; We have guests on both Christmas and Boxing days, so the kitchen will now be closed until the 27th.\u0026nbsp; Have a brilliant holiday!\u0026nbsp; God bless!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis content (written and \nphotography) is the sole property of The English Kitchen. 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Christmas Pudding Sundaes.\u0026nbsp; Because of my diabetes, desserts are pretty much off the menu for me, but there is nothing at all to stop the Toddster from enjoying all the desserts he wants.\u0026nbsp; Life just isn't fair sometimes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4479_zps06wrhev9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN4479_zps06wrhev9.jpg\" height=\"380\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey arrived in the cutestly done up little basket . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4480_zpskicxixvo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN4480_zpskicxixvo.jpg\" height=\"263\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEverything I needed plus the recipe and a voucher to go and buy the ice cream.\u0026nbsp; Yum!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4578_zpsfau4ud7p.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4578_zpsfau4ud7p.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy photos are not the best and don't really do justice to this dessert.\u0026nbsp; (I hate the natural light this time of year.)\u0026nbsp; And not having tasted this myself, I can only tell you what Todd said . . .\u0026nbsp; \"That's really nice!\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4580_zpswqyf6dao.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4580_zpswqyf6dao.jpg\" height=\"381\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhich translated into non man speak means\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; \"That's flippin' fantastic!\"\u0026nbsp; He is a man of few words is our Todd . . . and if he says something is nice, he means really nice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4581_zpsd8edroxx.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4581_zpsd8edroxx.jpg\" height=\"397\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQuick, easy, simple to make and tasty.\u0026nbsp; What more could you ask for in a holiday dessert?\u0026nbsp; Not a heck of a lot I don't think!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4584_zpszoltdnfh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4584_zpszoltdnfh.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Christmas Pudding Sundaes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/christmas-pudding-sundaes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA delicious holiday dessert which embodies wonderful Christmas flavours.\u0026nbsp; From the people at Carte D'Or.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 scoops of Carte D'Or Vanilla Ice Cream\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of Christmas pudding (about 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of cranberry Sauce (about 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS mulled wine\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS toasted flaked almonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS chocolate shavings\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4586_zpszqnvkwh1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4586_zpszqnvkwh1.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCrumble the Christmas pudding into a small pan.\u0026nbsp; Place on low heat and warm it thoroughly.\u003C\/div\u003E\nMix the cranberry sauce, mulled wine and sugar.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the boil and stir for two minutes to combine and melt the sugar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4588_zpsigat782j.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4588_zpsigat782j.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSpoon\n half of the warmed Christmas Pudding into each of 4 tall sundae \nglasses.\u0026nbsp; (I used wine glasses) Drizzle with a spoonful of hot cranberry\n sauce.\u0026nbsp; Top with a scoop of Care D'Or Vanilla Ice Cream.\u0026nbsp; Repeat the \nlayers with the remaibig warm Christmas Pudding and hot cranberry \nsauce.\u0026nbsp; Finish with a scoop of Carte D'Or Vanilla Ice Cream on top of \neach glass.\u0026nbsp; If you have any cranberry sauce left, spoon it over.\u0026nbsp; \nSprinkle with the flaked almonds and chocolate shavings and serve \nimmediately.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4589_zpsvlr25edx.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4589_zpsvlr25edx.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cartedor.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;Carte D'Or\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has a whole range of ice cream products\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; which include seven different flavours of luxurious ice cream (a light one as well), six Gelateria, and two fabulously delicious looking ice cream logs.\u0026nbsp; Do check out their web page to find out more.\u0026nbsp; They also have a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cartedor.co.uk\/recipes\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Elovely range of recipes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E available there in order for you to use their products in a fabulously tasty way as well as offering the option of purchasing their products online.\u0026nbsp; Otherwise their products are available in all of the main grocery shops here in the UK.\u0026nbsp; (Their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cartedor.co.uk\/recipes\/blueberry-pistachio-friands.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlueberry and Pistachio Friand Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is calling my name.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Carte D'Or for providing me with this opportunity.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Merry Christmas!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4915354437540791202\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/christmas-pudding-sundaes.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4915354437540791202"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4915354437540791202"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/christmas-pudding-sundaes.html","title":"Christmas Pudding Sundaes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7333688890631299180"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-01T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-01T04:00:00.925+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mincemeat"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pastry"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Festive Apple Dumplings with a Spiced Creme Anglaise"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2160_zps41dd7fc4.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"366\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2160_zps41dd7fc4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Yay, its the first of December and do you know what that means????\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The Mincemeat Fest can begin!\u0026nbsp; I refuse to eat a mince pie until the first of December, even though the shops have been full of them for at least 2 months already.\u0026nbsp; Mince pies are a Christmas thing and I will not entertain anything Christmas until at least the first of December!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2163_zps5043328f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"356\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2163_zps5043328f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhen I was a child I did not like mincemeat at all.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They actually put meat in mincemeat back in Canada you know, and I did not like it one little bit . . . the mincemeat over here doesn't have any meat in it at all and is a lot tastier to my way of thinking.\u0026nbsp; Mince pies are like tasty little spiced raisin and currant pies, with some mixed peel and candied cherries thrown in for good measure.\u0026nbsp; I quite\u003Cstrike\u003E like\u003C\/strike\u003E ADORE it now.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2164_zps63dc4b10.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"339\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2164_zps63dc4b10.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOf course you can make your own and I often do.\u0026nbsp; The recipe I like to use is Delia Smith's, which \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.deliaonline.com\/recipes\/main-ingredient\/mincemeat\/home-made-christmas-mincemeat.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eyou can find here\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; It's the best in my opinion.\u0026nbsp; She is one of the best of the female cook's here in the UK, next to Mary Berry.\u0026nbsp; You can trust her recipes 100%! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2166_zpsf637009c.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2166_zpsf637009c.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nIf I haven't made my own mincemeat, I like to buy in a couple of jars of really good quality mincemeat.\u0026nbsp; I quite like the one Marks and Spencer's puts out myself.\u0026nbsp; It's got a nice lot of fruit in it.\u0026nbsp; The best part of it is . . . you don't have to just use it for making mince pies!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2167_zps6fb210b2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"371\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2167_zps6fb210b2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am quite adept at doing all sorts with the stuff . . . tasty delights such as a yummy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.ca\/2009\/10\/mincemeat-jalousie.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMincemeat Jalousie\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, or a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2011\/02\/spicy-cranberry-mincemeat-and-almond.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpiced Cranberry, Mincemeat and Almond Eve's Pudding\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Then there is my scrummy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2011\/12\/marzipan-mincemeat-tea-loaf.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMarzipan and Mincemeat Tea Loaf\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2012\/10\/pear-and-mincemeat-dumplings.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPear and Mincemeat Dumplings\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; I have rolled it up into \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2011\/11\/let-mincemeat-fest-begin-mincemeat.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECroissants\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and added it to my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2009\/12\/holiday-split-seconds.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHoliday Split Second Biscuits.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; And . . . lets not forget my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2009\/12\/baked-holiday-custard.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBaked Holiday Custards\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, or my\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2009\/12\/christmas-morning-doughnut-muffins.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Christmas Morning Do-nut Muffins.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; Yeppers, I am a mincemeat aficionado!\u0026nbsp; And I make \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2009\/11\/mince-pies.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Emince pies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as well, and in\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/11\/open-mince-pies.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E two different ways\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E!\u0026nbsp; (Yes, those are all links to the recipes!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2168_zps833d4c02.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"386\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2168_zps833d4c02.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nToday I decided to make some apple dumplings and stuff them with mincemeat\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Eto help kick off this years Mincemeat Fest!\u0026nbsp; I used tart cooking apples, which I cored, peeled and rolled in cinnamon sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I then stuffed them with some mincemeat and wrapped them up in crisp puff pastry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2179_zpsc8a4dafc.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2179_zpsc8a4dafc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut that's not all, nope . . . that's not all.\u0026nbsp; I created a spiced Creme Anglaise (custard by any other name) to serve with them.\u0026nbsp; Deliddle-ee-icious!\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EI have surpassed even myself with these.\u0026nbsp; I do hope you will give them a try.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They're not hard to do at all, and oh so scrumptious if I don't say so myself!!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Go on . . . bake them.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You know you want to!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2162_zpsb622b16e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"391\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2162_zpsb622b16e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Festive Apple Dumplings with a Spiced Creme Anglaise*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/festive-apple-dumplings-with-a-spiced-creme-anglaise\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nNot\n only are these pretty to look at, but each bite brings you a \ncombination of crunch from the puff pastry, the fluffiness of tart \napple, the spicy sweetness of mincemeat and of course that sultry rich \ncreme anglaise.\u0026nbsp; You can skip the creme anglaise if you wish and just \nserve them with vanilla ice cream, but the creme anglaise is a really \nnice touch.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor the dumplings:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n4 medium sized cooking apples\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n4 TBS sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 sheets of ready roll puff pastry.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n4 dessertspoons of prepared mincemeat\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 small free range egg, beaten with 1 tsp of water\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\ndemerara sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor the creme Anglaise:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n235ml of half milk and half cream (scant cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 tsp vanilla paste\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n4 medium free range egg yolks\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n5 1\/2 TBS caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\npinch each cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFirst make the dumplings.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Preheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Line a baking tray with some baking parchment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUnroll\n your puff pastry.\u0026nbsp; Cut out 4 3-inch squares and place them each on the \nbaking tray, leaving plenty of space in between.\u0026nbsp; Cut out 9 to 12 small \npastry leaves.\u0026nbsp; (You can just cut another 3-inch squares into four \ntriangles each and score lightly to resemble the veins in leaves.)\u0026nbsp; Cut \nthe remainder of the pastry into 1\/2 inch wide long strips. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCore\n the apples and peel.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mix the sugar with the cinnamon and roll each \napple in this mixture to coat. Brush the squares on the baking sheeet \nwith some of the beaten egg.\u0026nbsp; Place each cored apple on the centre of a \npastry square and fold the pastry up to fit around the apple base \nsnuggly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fill each core with an equal quantity of mincemeat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Brush \nthe pastry strips lightly with some of the beaten egg and apply them to \nthe apples, covering them all the way around, working your way up from \nthe bottom and slightly overlapping them over each other, egg wash side \nin so that they stick to each other.\u0026nbsp; Do this until the apples are all \ncovered with the exception of the mincemeat hole in the middle.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Brush \nthe leaves with some egg wash, and apply around the holes, again leaving\n the hole open.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Brush the outsides of the pastry covered apples with \nsome more egg wash and then sprinkle with demerara sugar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake in\n the heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pasty is golden brown \nand crisp and the mincemeat is bubbling and the apples are cooked.\u0026nbsp; \nRemove from the oven and allow to stand while you make the creme \nanglaise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat the cream with the vanilla in a saucepan until you\n see bubbles around the edges.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar \nuntil smooth.\u0026nbsp; Slowly pour half of the cream into the egg yolk mixture, \nwhisking constantly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Return this mixture to the remainder of the hot \ncream, again whisking constantly.\u0026nbsp; Return the pan to the heat and cook, \nwhisking, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a \nmetal spoon.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the heat and whisk in the spices.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace\n one fourth of the cream anglaise in each of four dessert bowls.\u0026nbsp; Top \neach with one of the baked apples and serve immediately.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7333688890631299180\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/festive-apple-dumplings-with-spiced.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7333688890631299180"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7333688890631299180"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/festive-apple-dumplings-with-spiced.html","title":"Festive Apple Dumplings with a Spiced Creme Anglaise"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-9191171630566381770"},"published":{"$t":"2012-12-06T18:37:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-12-06T18:37:19.557+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baking videos"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Puddings"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Is There a Baker In the House?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Duerrs_Masterclass_Baking_for_Boys1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI know a lot of you are big Baking Fans.  I am too, and I wanted to call your attention to the Duerr's Online Baking Series, which is a masterclass video series being shown weekly on the run up to Christmas.\u0026nbsp; Being run by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.duerrs.co.uk\/mrs-duerrs-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMrs Duerr's Family Kitchen.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst up is Jam Roly Poly!\u0026nbsp; Everyone's favorite!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou\u0026nbsp; can access the recipe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.duerrs.co.uk\/recipe\/baking-for-boys-jam-roly-poly\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Screen_Shot_2012-11-29_at_1451541.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext up . . . Sticky Orange Marmelade Cake! Tune in tomorrow!\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/9191171630566381770\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/12\/is-there-baker-in-house.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/9191171630566381770"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/9191171630566381770"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/12\/is-there-baker-in-house.html","title":"Is There a Baker In the House?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4098556180558797958"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-26T04:00:00.004+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-11-26T06:55:51.768+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Puddings"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pear and Ginger Trifle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"The race is on now for me to develop a tasty trifle recipe for my Christmas lunch this year.  Other years I have done different versions such as:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"WIDTH: 360px; HEIGHT: 360px\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20pictures%202\/turkishdelighttrifle.jpg\" height=\"459\" width=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/turkish-delight-trifle\"\u003ETurkish Delight Trifle\u003C\/a\u003E  Very good and very sweet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17950.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThen there were the \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/christmas-pudding-trifle.html\"\u003EChristmas Pudding Trifles\u003C\/a\u003E.  Equally as delish, and not quite as sweet!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/1354650_MEDIUM.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size:85%;\"\u003E (Image from BBC Good Food)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOf course you can't beat a good old fashioned \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/1354650\/sherry-trifle\"\u003ESherry Trifle.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14260.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday I tested a Pear and Ginger Trifle.  Pears being one of our favourite fruits and gingerbread being one of our favourite cakes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14261.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt was very simple to make and tasted wonderful!  Of course I didn't use the liqueur, just pear juice, and I did miss the jelly layer that I put  in my usual trifle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14262.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBut all in all it was very, very good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14263.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest of all you can use store bought ginger cake and custard if you wanted to, which makes it a good store cupboard recipe . . . or even a good recipe to help use up any extra gingerbread you may have hanging around.  (As if!!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14264.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnyways, it's a distinct contender I'd say!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14266.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Pear and Ginger Trifle*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4 - 6\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe first of my trifle tests to find a tasty trifle for this year's Christmas Festivities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E227g jamaican ginger cake (about the size of a small loaf cake), sliced into 1\/2 inch slices and cut into cubes\u003Cbr \/\u003E212g tin of quartered pears in juice, drained (reserve the juice), about 2 cups of pear pieces\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 TBS of Eau De Vie (Pear Brandy.  If you don't do alcohol, use the reserved pear juice)\u003Cbr \/\u003E300ml of cold thick custard (1 1\/4 cups approx.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E150ml of fresh double cream (2\/3 cup heavy cream)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp icing sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo Decorate: (any or all)\u003Cbr \/\u003Egold sugar balls\u003Cbr \/\u003Echopped candied ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003Etoasted flaked almonds\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELine  four footed trifle dishes or one large trifle dish with approximately  half of the ginger cake cubes.  Sprinkle the cake with the Pear Brandy,  or pear juice if using.  Cover with the well drained pears.  Top with  the remaining cake cubes.  Pour over the cold custard.  Whip the cream   along with the icing sugar until it forms soft peaks.  Spoon over top of  the custard.  Sprinkle with whichever decorations you decide to use.   Cover and chill until ready to serve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote: I do not recommend making this the day ahead.  Make several hours before you want to serve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"WIDTH: 360px; HEIGHT: 360px\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20Pictures\/Smokedsalmon.jpg\" height=\"421\" width=\"406\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver in The Cottage today you will find a delicious appetizer for your Holiday meals,  \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2011\/11\/poetry-saturday-stopping-by-woods-on.html\"\u003ESmoked Salmon Tartar with Horseradish and Dill.\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4098556180558797958\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/11\/pear-and-ginger-trifle.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4098556180558797958"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4098556180558797958"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/11\/pear-and-ginger-trifle.html","title":"Pear and Ginger Trifle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2434035044436599413"},"published":{"$t":"2011-10-15T04:00:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-10-15T06:51:48.970+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"autumn"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Puddings"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"seasonal favourites"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"An Autumnal Plethora of Decadent Desserts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/228828030\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net\/upload\/228828030_sjkGmoO7_c.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"NaN\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;\"\u003ESource: \u003Ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;\" href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-er_le_QeXCI\/TmpJiQDFk7I\/AAAAAAAADHc\/ThP3LQMVJ0U\/s1600\/010-1.JPG\"\u003E1.bp.blogspot.com\u003C\/a\u003E via \u003Ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/mariealicejoan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarie\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Ca style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI just adore Autumn.  It is my favourite season.  I know . . . I say that every season and I guess that every season it is true . . . I love whatever season I am in!  Each one brings us a wonderful mix of colour, textures, scents and flavours!!  I'm a 365 a day foodie and my gluttony is no respecter of seasons I suppose!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI thought it would be fun to showcase several of my favourite autumnal puddings here this morning . . . the absolute best of the beautiful flavours that this season brings to the table in all it's decadent glory!  I do hope that you will see at least one that you will want to try out, if not today, then very, very soon!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 346px; height: 429px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Dumplings021.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/michaelmas-dumplings.html\"\u003EMichaelmas Dumplings\u003C\/a\u003E, a beautiful mix of bramley apple, blackberries stewed together and topped with soft dumplings.  Oh so good with lashings of cream poured over top!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 346px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Saturday034.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA beautiful \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/apple-and-plum-tart.html\"\u003EApple and Plum Tart\u003C\/a\u003E, served warm with, once again, lashings of double cream . . . a good vanilla ice cream would also go down very well!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 362px; height: 326px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/raspberrybuns014.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/raspberry-buns.html\"\u003ERaspberry Buns\u003C\/a\u003E . . . delightfully buttery and crispy biscuits stogged full of some of those raspberry preserves that you've just made!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 366px; height: 350px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/pumpkinspicebread013.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWonderfully scrummy \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/pumpkin-spice-bread_17.html\"\u003EPumpkin Spice Bread\u003C\/a\u003E, oh so moreish when toasted and spread with cold butter.  You can't get enough of it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 350px; height: 319px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/nectarinesbakedincream.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/nectarines-baked-in-cream.html\"\u003ENectarines Baked in Cream\u003C\/a\u003E, oh so rich and delish.  Sweet fruit, rich cream and a crunchy nut topping.  Oh so wonderful!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 365px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/cinnamonpuddingcake016.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBreak out the Cream again!  It's \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/cinnamon-pudding-cake.html\"\u003ECinnamon Pudding Cake\u003C\/a\u003E!!!  Rich, spicy and chock full of lovely autumn apples!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 355px; height: 328px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/berrypudding008.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPretty hard to resist, it's \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/berry-and-white-chocolate-pudding.html\"\u003EBerry and White Chocolate Pudding\u003C\/a\u003E!  A delicious baked pudding stogged full of mixed berries and white chocolate.  Pass the cream again!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 361px; height: 342px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/meltinyourmouthblueberrycake026.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/%3Cimg%20style=%22width:%20361px;%20height:%20342px;%22%20src=%22http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/meltinyourmouthblueberrycake026.jpg%22%20\/%3E\"\u003EMelt in Your Mouth Blueberry Cake\u003C\/a\u003E, served with a delicious topping of Lemon Cream!    Just can't get enough of those little blue gems, and that topping is to die for!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 366px; height: 330px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/applecrumbleandsoup008.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA scrummy \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/apple-crumble-with-maple-oats-and.html\"\u003EApple Crumble with Maple, Oats and Walnuts.\u003C\/a\u003E  Fall comfort and decadence in a bowl!  Pretty hard to resist.  Do at the British and serve up with lashings of warm custard, or cream.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 351px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17363.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/sticky-topped-gingerbread.html\"\u003ESticky Topped Gingerbread\u003C\/a\u003E.  This is fabulous, comforting and smells beautiful when it is baking!  This tastes like Home Sweet Home!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 371px; height: 342px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17507-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/sour-cream-apple-squares.html\"\u003ESour Cream Apple Squares\u003C\/a\u003E, moreishly delish when served up with a nice dollop of Clotted Cream on top!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI hope that I have given you some autumnal food for thought this morning!  This is my favourite part of autumn . . . it's such a delicious season with it's apples and pumpkins and late summer berries.  Enjoy some autumn today!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"WIDTH: 360px; HEIGHT: 360px\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20Pictures\/AutumnSaladwithPearsandBlueCheeseto.jpg\" height=\"480\" width=\"335\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd in The Cottage today, a delicious \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2011\/10\/poetry-saturday-seed-shop.html\"\u003EAutumnal Salad of Apple Dressed Pears and Walnuts with Blue Cheese Toasts! \u003C\/a\u003E Oh so scrummy yummy!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2434035044436599413\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/10\/autumnal-plethora-of-decadent-desserts.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2434035044436599413"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2434035044436599413"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/10\/autumnal-plethora-of-decadent-desserts.html","title":"An Autumnal Plethora of Decadent Desserts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3576186543472757617"},"published":{"$t":"2010-12-24T04:00:00.004+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-12-24T04:00:01.967+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Decadent Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Puddings"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Festive Christmas Puds!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 363px; height: 374px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Christmas%20pictures\/vintage-christmas-ornaments.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs promised yesterday  here is a selection of five delicious puds to serve at the end of your Christmas Dinner tomorrow.  There is something here to please every taste I think . . . from chocolate to ice cream.   All are quite simple and easy to make, and quite impressive I think.    If you hurry, you'll be able to pick up any last minute ingredients at the shops before they close.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'll be taking a well earned couple of days off now, celebrating the holiday with the Toddster and my little pup Mitzie.  I wish each of you all the best! Enjoy and have yourselves a Very Merry Little Christmas Time!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 473px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Christmas%20Desserts\/TuesdayNov17049.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Mont Blanc*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/mont-blanc\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis has to be one of the easiest and the tastiest desserts around.  Your guests will think you have slaved all day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 fine glasses with stems\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 to 12 small plain meringues\u003Cbr \/\u003E250ml of double cream, chilled (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS icing sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E400g sweet vanilla flavoured chestnut puree\u003Cbr \/\u003Echocolate sprinkles (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECrumble  the meringues and divide them equally amongst the stemmed glasses.  Put  the chilled double cream into a large bowl and whip with an eletric  whisk until it forms soft peaks, but is not stiff.  (if perchance you  have whipped it a bit much, gently stir some unwhipped cream into it to  loosen it up a bit.  It works a charm)  Fold in the icing sugar.  Cover  the layer of meringue in the glasses with chestnut puree and then cover  that with the sweetened whipped cream.  Sprinkle with sprinkles if  desired.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 357px; height: 314px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Christmas%20Desserts\/bestrunnychocolatefruitpuddings.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Fruity Chocolate Fondant Puddings*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 6 servings\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 255, 51);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/fruity-chocolate-fondant-puddings\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA  delicious chocolate fondant pudding with the secret surprise of a  fruited middle!  Plan ahead as the middles have to be frozen for at  least 3 hours before baking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E160g fruit mincemeat (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E50g of dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely (about 2 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E(70% cocoa solids)\u003Cbr \/\u003E150g of butter, chopped coarsely (2\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g soft light brown sugar (1\/3 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g plain flour (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E35g of self raising flour (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS cocoa powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the Sauce:\u003Cbr \/\u003E150g of dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely (6 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E(70% cocoa solids)\u003Cbr \/\u003E80ml double cream (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS dark rum\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpoon the mincemeat into 6 holes of a 1 TBS ice cube tray.  Freeze for at least 3 hours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.  Butter six 1-cup pudding molds really well.  Place on a baking tray and set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStir  the chocolate and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat,  stirring until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is competely  smooth.  Cool for 10 minutes before proceeding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBeat the eggs and  sugar together with an electric whish until thick and creamy.  Sift the  flours and cocoa together.  Fold into the creamed mixture.  Fold in the  cooled chocolate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDivide the batter equally amongst the pudding  molds.  Remove the frozen mincemeat cubes from the ice cube tray and pop  one into the centre of each pudding,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake the puddings for 12 minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile  the puddings are baking make the sauce.  Stir the ingredients in a  saucepan over medium low heat until smooth and completely amalgamated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServe the puddings warm and drizzled with some of the sauce.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Christmas%20Desserts\/PanettonePuddings.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Panettone Puddings*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 6\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/panettone-puddings\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious individual bread puddings with a great fruity flavour!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 (170g) individual panettone\u003Cbr \/\u003E270g of mincemeat (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the custard:\u003Cbr \/\u003E250ml of double cream (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E180ml of whole milk (3\/4 cup\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS caster sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIcing Sugar to dust over the tops\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat  the oven to 170*C\/325*F\/ gas mark 3 oven.  Butter 6 (1 1\/4 cup)  ovenproof teacups.  Place in a roasting tin large enough to hold them  all.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBring the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla to the  boil in a small saucepan.  Whisk the eggs together in a bowl and then  gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECut the panettone in  half lengthwise, then cut each half into thick slices.  Layer the  Panettone and half of the mincemeat in the prepared cups, overlaping the  panettone slightly.  Dollop spoonfuls of the remaining mincemeat over  top of each, then strain the custard over all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdd enough  boiling water to the roasting tin to come halfway up the sides of the  dish.  Bake for 35 minutes until set.  Remove from the oven and remove  the cups from the roasting tin and allow to stand for 10 minutes before  serving.  Dust with icing sugar just prior to serving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 355px; height: 333px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Christmas%20Desserts\/Glacefruitcakeswithgingersyrup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Glace Fruit Cakes with Ginger Syrup*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/glace-fruit-cakes-with-ginger-syrup\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious little individual fruity cakes served with a delectable ginger syrup!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E105g slivered almonds (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E90g butter, softened (3 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp finely grated lemon zest\u003Cbr \/\u003E165g caster sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g self raising flour (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E110g plain flour (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E80ml milk (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 slices glace pineapple, chopped coarsely\u003Cbr \/\u003E70g red glace cherries, halved (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E70g green glace cherries, halved (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E75g coarsely chopped candied ginger (1.3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ean extra 70g of slivered almonds (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Efor the ginger syrup:\u003Cbr \/\u003E180ml of water (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E165g of caster sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo serve:\u003Cbr \/\u003Eicing sugar and cream\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat  the oven to 170*C\/325*F\/ gas mark3.   Butter a 12 hole medium muffin  cup pan and line the bases with parchment paper cut to fit.  Sprinkle  the almonds into the bottoms.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECream the butter, lemon zest and  sugar together in a bowl with an electric whisk until light and fluffy.   Beat in the eggs, one at a time.  Sift the flours together.  Stir into  the creamed mixture along with the milk, fruits and additonal almonds.   Spread this batter into the prepared muffin cups.  Bake for about 25  minutes, until risen and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out  clean.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile they are baking make the syrup.  Stir the syrup  ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat without  boiling, until the sugar dissolves.  Bring to the boil, then reduce the  heat and simmer, uncovered without stirring for about 5 minutes or so  until the mixture is slightly thickened.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERemove the baked cakes  from the oven,  Pour the hot syrup evenly over all.  Allow the cakes to  cool completely in the tins before removing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServe warm, dusted with icing sugar and with cream for pouring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 350px; height: 306px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/Christmas%20Desserts\/IceCreamPud.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry, White Chocolate and Pistachio Ice Cream Puds*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Eserves 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 255, 51);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-and-pistachio-ice-cream-puds\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA light little pud chock full of fruit and nuts, served drizzled with a warm white chocolate sauce.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 vanilla pod\u003Cbr \/\u003E430ml of whole milk (1 3\/4 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E600ml of double cream (2 1\/3 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E180g of white eating chocolate, coarsely chopped (6 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 large free range egg yolks\u003Cbr \/\u003E165g caster sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E130g dried cranberries (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS brandy\u003Cbr \/\u003E140g unsalted shelled pistachios (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp vegetable oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESplit  the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a medium  saucepan.  Add the pod, milk, cream and 50g of the chocolate.  Bring to  the boil, then remove from heat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhisk the egg yolks and sugar  together in a medium bowl until thick and creamy.  Gradually whisk into  the hot milk mixture.  Stir the custard ove rlow heat without boiling  until the mixture thickens slightly.  Cover surface with plastic cling  film and cool for 20 minutes.  At the end of that time, strain into a  shallow container, such as an aluminium baking tin.  Cover with foil and  then freeze until almost firm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the ice cream into a large  bowl, chop coarsley and then beat with an electric mixture until  smooth.  Pour the mixture into a deep container, cover and freeze again  until firm.  Repeat the process two more times.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the  cranberries into a bowl with the brandy.  Let steep for 15 minutes.   Stir this mixture with the nuts into the ice cream the last time you  beat it.  Spoon the ice cream into 8 (180ml\/3\/4 cup) molds.  Cover and  freeze for 3 hours, until firm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStir the remaining chocolate and oil in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDip  each mold into hot water, one at a time for about a second to loosen.   Turn out onto serving plates.  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