Frozen Christmas Pudding
If you fancy a change this Christmas, why not try this tasty alternative?
Ingredients
2oz Traidcraft apricots - 6oz mixed fruit (half tropical and half normal)
- grated rind of 1 orange and 1 lemon
- 4tbs rum or brandy (or the juice of the lemon and orange rind instead)
- half pint double cream
- 1lb 2oz carton or can of ready to serve custard
- 3oz Traidcraft caster sugar
- 1tsp mixed spice (or to taste)
Method
- Snip apricots, mix with dried fruit and lemon and orange rind, add the liquid and spice and leave to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes (the longer the better).
- Whisk the cream until it just holds its shape and fold into the fruit with the custard and sugar.
- Pour mixture into an airtight, freezer-proof container, cover and freeze for about 2 hours.
- Stir gently to distribute the fruits and break down any ice crystals. Recover then freeze till firm.
- To serve, remove from the freezer and leave at room temperature for about 15 mins, serve in scoops with a little extra brandy or rum poured over if wished.
With thanks to Traidcraft Fair Trader Anna Bowman for providing this recipe.
