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Summer Pudding

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Recipe by Graham 

Summer Pudding is a very, very simple but effective way of presenting soft red fruits (and the taste of summer is quite amazing). Soft fruit (which can be bought ready-mixed in frozen packs) can include any of the following... raspberries, redcurrants, blackberries, strawberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants or bilberries.

Preparation Time

10 Minutes + waiting

Cooking Time

5 Minutes
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Ingredients for Summer Pudding

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To serve 4 - 6:

2 lb frozen mixed red fruits
4 oz caster (superfine) sugar
10 - 12 thin slices white bread

How to Cook Summer Pudding

  1. Place the fruit and sugar in a large pan and simmer gently, stirring from time-to-time for about 5 minutes until the fruit is tender but not mushy. Meanwhile, trim the crusts off the bread then from one slice, cut a circle that will fit into the base of a 900ml (1½pt) pudding basin. Cut the remaining bread into strips or wedges to line the side of the basin. Try to leave no spaces but don't worry if you have to fill any gaps with small pieces of bread - it won't cause any problems.
  2. Half fill the lined basin with the fruit and juice and then cut another layer of bread at roughly the halfway point up the basin and place it on top of the fruit. Now complete filling the basin with the fruit and juice leaving just enough room at the top for a final layer of bread. Place a flat plate with a weight on the top and leave overnight in a cool place (ideally a fridge). When you are ready to serve, remove the weight and the kitchen plate and place a serving plate face down on the top of the bowl, hold it well in place and turn both bowl and plate over. As you gently lift the basin, the pudding will remain beautifully in shape on the plate. Serve with cream and a glass of sweet white wine... simply delicious!
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
When you make Summer Pudding the first time, you may be a little worried (unduly) about it holding its shape. If so, place it in the freezer about half-an-hour before it's due to be served. This will guarantee you have no mishaps!