McLaren's Award-Winning Christmas Pudding

Not all Christmas puddings are created equal, and this one is something truly special. Devised by Sandra McLaren for her family as a homemade alternative to the stodgy supermarket offerings, this light and delicious Christmas Pudding has become a real crowd pleaser at London's Borough Market, and is now available for home delivery!. McLaren's award-winning Christmas Pudding starts with a mouthwatering combination of zesty orange and lemons, prunes, flaked almonds, and winter spices, which are then drenched in French Brandy and Guinness Stout, before being matured for six months. The end result is an unforgettable Christmas pudding with a stunning depth of flavour and surprisingly light texture.. All you have to do is lightly steam and drizzle with your choice of brandy butter, cream, or ice cream!. Premium-grade fruits. Made with British butter. No suet - suitable for vegetarians. Matured in Brandy & Guinness for 6 months. Ready to eat in 5 minutes. Preparation Instructions. 450g:. Microwave: Release seal, remove the protective layer. Microwave for 3 minutes. Steam: Place pudding with seal closed in a saucepan of simmering water. Do not completely submerge. Place pudding on a trivet so as not to burn the bottom of the pudding bowl. Close saucepan lid. Simmer for 15 minutes.. Oven: Pop the pudding out of the plastic bowl and wrap it in aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. 15mins. 800g / 1kg:. Microwave: Release lid, remove the protective layer. Microwave for 7/9 minutes. Steam: Place pudding with the lid closed in a saucepan of simmering water. Do not completely submerge. Place pudding on a trivet so as not to burn the bottom of the pudding bowl. Close saucepan lid. Simmer for 20/25 minutes.. Oven: Pop the pud out of the plastic bowl and wrap it in aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. 20 mins