Bite-sized, healthier version of the traditional Christmas pudding, with fruit and spices.
Serves
24
Prep
10 minutes (+15 minutes to stand)
Cook
15-25 minutes
Each 35g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)
KCal
96
Carbs
14.7g
Fibre
1.1g
Protein
1.7g
Fat
3.2g
Saturates
0.30g
Sugars
11.6g
Salt
0.01g
Portion Fruit & Veg
0
Ingredients
Ingredients
350g mixed vine fruits
3 dried figs, chopped
6 glacé cherries, chopped
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
pinch ground cloves
250ml boiling water
1 large banana
1 unpeeled apple, grated
75g fine oatmeal
60g ground almonds
25g sunflower seeds
grated zest 1 orange
2 tsp sunflower oil, for oiling
Method
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/ gas 3. Put the mixed fruit, figs, cherries and spices into a bowl. Mix, then add the boiling water, cover and leave to stand for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mash the banana and mix in the grated apple, oatmeal, ground almonds, seeds and zest.
- Next, combine everything together in one bowl, mixing well.
- Lightly oil two 12-cup mini bun tins (or simply make 2 batches in the same tin) and place the mixture into the tins.
- Bake in the oven for 15-25 minutes, depending on the size of the bun tins.
- When cooked (they are firm and a knife comes out clean), turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool.
Chefs tips
- You can use any sized bun tin, just adjust the cooking time accordingly, as larger buns will take longer to cook.
- These small puddings cook much more quickly and you don't need to steam them, making them ideal for pre-Christmas parties, too.
- Try topping with nuts or orange slices for super- luxury puddings.
- Freezing instructions: Defrost in the microwave then steam, microwave, or heat in a moderate oven.