Winter Pudding

Cozy up this season with Winter Pudding, a heartwarming dessert bursting with festive flavors and rich textures. This traditional recipe combines the natural sweetness of dried figs, apricots, and golden raisins with aromatic hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and zesty orange. The beautifully balanced batter, made with soft brown sugar and buttery crumbs, is steamed to perfection in a water bath, creating a moist, tender pudding that’s irresistibly indulgent. Elevated with a touch of vanilla and served warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream, this baked winter dessert is an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or chilly evenings. Easy to prepare yet stunningly sophisticated, Winter Pudding is destined to become a seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 150 grams Dried figs
• 150 grams Dried apricots
• 100 grams Golden raisins
• 100 grams Soft brown sugar
• 100 grams Bread crumbs
• 100 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Butter
• 3 Eggs
• 125 ml Milk
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 50 ml Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 1.5-liter pudding basin or an equivalent oven-safe bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Chop the dried figs and apricots into small pieces. Place them, along with the golden raisins, in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the orange juice to the dried fruits and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften and absorb the juice.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 7

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk to create a smooth batter.

Step 8

Gently fold in the soaked dried fruits along with any remaining liquid, as well as the bread crumbs.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared pudding basin. Cover it with a layer of parchment paper and foil, securing the edges tightly with a string.

Step 10

Place the pudding basin in a large roasting pan and pour boiling water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the basin, creating a water bath.

Step 11

Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 90 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure the water bath doesn’t dry out. Top up with more boiling water if necessary.

Step 12

After baking, remove the pudding from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a serving plate.

Step 13

Serve warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream for a comforting winter dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3356.6

Total Fat 109.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 804.6mg	0%
Sodium 2065.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 550.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g	0%
Total Sugars 328.9g
Protein 61.0g	0%

Vitamin D 195.7IU	0%
Calcium 964.5mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 4326.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 64.2%