Figgy Pudding - The Royal Christmas Pudding Recipe

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Жыл бұрын

So what is Figgy Pudding? Everyone sings about it in the Christmas song "We wish you a Merry Christmas" I will share with you here, the Royal Figgy Pudding recipe that I made at Buckingham Palace for The Queen.
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The recipe
Makes 8 portions
8 oz raisins
8 oz currants
5 oz sultanas
1 orange - zest and juice
8 oz suet
3 oz flour
½ oz mixed spice
8 oz breadcrumbs or panko
2 eggs
6 oz brown sugar
½ pint beer
2oz rum
2 oz brandy
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@darriendastar3941 Жыл бұрын

That's a good and easy recipe. My mother would start marinading the dried fruit in brandy and rum in July, so it was pretty lethal by the time she got round to making the christmas pudding. And to make matters more .... interesting, she'd use the strained liquor from the marinaded fruit to make brandy butter. If you weren't careful, the pudding would ignite itself.

@Sibes3 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I would have liked to have known her! lol

@maxineb9598 Жыл бұрын

I make a fruit cake that is just mixed fruit soaked in fruit juice and self raising flour. I cover my fruit in juice and add a whole lot of alcohol for at least 3 months before making the cake. Makes a really nice cake that is suitable for diabetics. I just add the flour without measuring till I get a cake consistency. The original recipe was in a diabetic cook book and used chocolate milk -- soaking it overnight then add the flour.

@mcmdrpiffle447 Жыл бұрын

My Mum as well... middle of summer. I think it's so the adults could have a requisite 'drink' during the summer that was forced because of course.... you had to make the plum pudding ! Why you just couldn't NOT make it ! We had the summer party in July along with our Australian friends, the Henderson's, to 'soak the fruit'. I was 10 thru 12 and remember it vividly.

@cl3381 Жыл бұрын

😂👌

@merlinstwin7373 Жыл бұрын

Your mother is a superstar! Her method sounds incredible.

@annesheridan6081 Жыл бұрын

My parents were scottish, my father used to fry it for breakfast. He had an ulcer, so this was a treat when my mother was not at home! He also made great bread! I think he knew where patience was needed. So many years ago.....

@stephaniecowans3646 Жыл бұрын

I remember my brother's ex-wife's sister would start her pudding in the summer to make sure it was good and alcoholic. It would be set alight when served and it took so long for the flame to go out that we ended up having to blow it out. One year, the holly sprig on top caught fire! However, being "aflame" for so long did warm it up and it tasted so good with hard sauce!

@paulc5333 Жыл бұрын

My Nana used to make Christmas puddings for the whole family. She'd make them in October just after (Canadian) Thanksgiving and set them out in the cold room behind the kitchen to proof. She'd drizzle a little rum over them every week or so. When we'd visit for Sunday supper or school holiday lunches before Christmas I used to love going out to check on them and sniff them to make sure they "were strong enough" ... She always put copper penny in them. We were always warned to chew every bite to find the penny. We always served it with rum custard over the top. Supper yummy.

@jilliemc Жыл бұрын

The actual origin of the term "Stir Up Sunday," which is the last Sunday in the Church year (the week before the 1st Sunday of Advent,) is the initial part of this collect (prayer) found in both Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions: "Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people . . ."

@HarryWHill-GA Жыл бұрын

I always thought it odd as a boy when mum would make figgy pudding that there were no figs in figgy pudding. She told me it was a type of plum pudding or duff. She said that plum pudding didn't have any plums in it either. Sometimes mum could be clear as mud. It didn't stop me from helping and, of course, eating it.

@Xesxs Жыл бұрын

The raisins are the " plums" I don't know what is a sultana.

@johnmckenzie4639 Жыл бұрын

Being a Canadian family for many generations we had Christmas cake every year, but not Christmas pudding. We had pie instead. But your mention of the sixpence hidden in the pudding reminds me that my mom always put various coins in the family birthday cakes. But she also always included a button. Whomever found the button had to do the dishes!

@RockStop22 Жыл бұрын

I'm Canadian also. I remember Birthday partys where there was coins in the cake! 😊

@dawnnl1856 10 ай бұрын

Canadian (Newfoundlander) here and we always had Christmas Pudding similar to this one. We would serve it with rum sauce.

@DaxTheOtter Жыл бұрын

theres a similar tradition in denmark, where in the traiditional christmas dessert ris a la mande, a whole almond is put in and whoever finds the whole almond gets a small extra present.

@helenbeam7586 Жыл бұрын

Where have you been, you were missed! You always have good eats to share!

@merlinstwin7373 Жыл бұрын

That is Christmas on a plate. It brings back many happy memories of Christmas past. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

@siramea Жыл бұрын

those looking for mixed spice, if you cannot find ready blended mixed spice, you can use pumpkin pie Spice or make you own: 1 Tbs allspice, 1 Tbs cinnamon, 1 Tbs nutmeg, 2 tsp mace, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground ginger

@suzannegogranogo9464 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@beanbag9696 Жыл бұрын

Mixed spice is everywhere…

@nukeengineer5214 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am going to make it for Christmas and enjoy with my rum soaked cakes.

@simonwillis6902 Жыл бұрын

Smashing! I can taste my childhood come flooding back. Managed to find mincemeat in world market, mince pie and a glass of Sherry while preparing Christmas lunch! I'm all fired up now! Thanks for getting us in the festive sprit Darren!

@andrewmcisaac2234 7 ай бұрын

Good luck with that when the muslims take over britain.

@kathy8032 19 күн бұрын

Why is it hard to find mincemeat?

@chiara-iy3bd Жыл бұрын

Darren, you got a name check in season 5 of the crown, when diana is making an omelette! got so excited when i heard your name 🙌

@dianee5375 Жыл бұрын

I was so excited to hear his name too!

@Nice-music585 Жыл бұрын

You, chef, are the royalty.

@Charlotte66666 Жыл бұрын

My Mum loved the Christmas puddings and fruit cakes ❤🎅

@temmy9 Жыл бұрын

its the suet that makes the pudding. accept no substitutes!

@kaymorrice8141 Жыл бұрын

You make everything look so very easy and now I’m going to make a Christmas pudding for the first time in over 45 years 😎 Thks for sharing this x

@livingthathistory1762 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you finally got a mention on “The Crown” about your “sticky notes.”

@ericcoleman1669 Жыл бұрын

Hello chef, glad to see you posted videos regularly again. We really love your videos and we really love you. I look forward to your videos I wish one would pop up every week. Love you chef

@suemccoy7533 Жыл бұрын

Hello from St. Louis, MO. I love your videos, love the story's from the Royal Kitchen. I have just about caught up on all your previous videos as well. Hope we all get to see more of you on you channel soon.😊

@anthonyhargis6855 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Looks fantastic, Chef!

@davidandmercywhipple Жыл бұрын

So glad you shared this, we just got done singing we wish you a merry christmas at church and the second and third verses through me for a loop!

@tomsdotter3228 Жыл бұрын

It's very much like the plum pudding my mom would make every Christmas. I definitely will try this. Thank you!

@RedAurora Жыл бұрын

Now, bring us some figgy pudding, and bring it out here... Merry Christmas, Darren! Greetings from the Philippines. 🎄🌟💖

@laurietijerina3816 Жыл бұрын

THANKS CHEF DARREN FOR SHARING RECIPES WITH US , HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !

@karencordova6072 Жыл бұрын

Happy Christmas to you, your family, and and Winston!

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

OMG! Sounds so delicious and and elegant ❤🎅🏻💚🎄❤️💚

@nyancs7098 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say elegant my friend, but delicious yes

@katieb_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Absolutely amazing! Cannot wait to try this recipe

@mgparis Жыл бұрын

Today I happened to hear "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" in my Paris supermarket, so your timing couldn't have better! :)

@andrewmcisaac2234 7 ай бұрын

Used to make plum/figgy pudding as a baker in Canada, what a treat! Always a messy time around Christmas 🎄

@tombroughton6757 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chef, for this recipe and the information. I love Christmas pudding. Maybe my brother will make it for all of us. Merry Christmas to you and your family, sir!

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

SO EXCITED!!! 🎅🏻🎄❤️💚🎅🏻

@SK-eg6cw Жыл бұрын

Dear Darren, Thanks a lot for your royal recipes. I do enjoy your channel very much. Have a happy holiday season 🌲⛄️ Kind regards from Germany. 😊

@coashddjj294 Жыл бұрын

This was so much fun to watch during the Christmas season. I've never tried figgy pudding or ever seen it here in the US, but it sure looks good

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for every year fun delightful and amazing and educating us on te Royal family and everything ❤️💚❤️🎄 making delicious foods

@chevlife3311 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Blessing for the New Year.

@thornbird6768 Жыл бұрын

Hi Darren ❤ so glad you showed us a Royal Xmas Pud . My darling Grandmother had a very similar traditional recipe she used ❤

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

YOUR THE GREATEST EVER DARREN!! ❤️🎅🏻💚🎄

@PianoKwanMan Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see the brightness of the video has been boosted up. Thanks, Editor.

@MattD5.0 Жыл бұрын

Hi Darren Huge Fan in Florida.. intrigued with all all your royal family stories, in the latest season of “The Crown” on Netflix! Princess Diana referenced you giving her instructions on how to cook in one of the episodes

@dsm4462 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I’m another fan from Florida. Hope your family and property survived hurricane Ian!

@Leneufcinqcergy Жыл бұрын

Love the stories as much as the recipes. Thank you

@FabricioDuartee Жыл бұрын

fantastic !!

@mcmdrpiffle447 Жыл бұрын

Brought me back... I love you Darren !

@markm928 Жыл бұрын

Darren please keep making videos-they are great.

@deborahdaugherty1253 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas! Thank you for your wonderful channel. We wish you blessings this holiday and New Year!

@louisaleroux3484 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Darren. Hugs from France

@szilivamarsa5862 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this historic recipe!!

@suzanwahlquist3258 Жыл бұрын

I'm hungry that sounds like a great snack

@moonfiremagic777 7 ай бұрын

The rattle of a steaming Figgy Pudding is currently singing out, thanks for sharing your expertise, can't wait to taste it.

@Santhoshiniweerasinghe 7 ай бұрын

Wow super sonic fantastic recipe Thank U so much Royal Chef for ur great lovely video 🙏💯👌🤩🤗🥰😘

@susannesin5929 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite things.

@wts456n Жыл бұрын

Ahh so Jill Archer's Brookfield Stir Up Sunday isnt just a BBC Archers thing afterall. I learn something new every day

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Darren and your beautiful family 💚🎄❤️🎅🏻

@januaryriches3991 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Christmas gift! Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you!

@jm12green31 Жыл бұрын

Hey Darren I enjoy your content man over here in Alabama. I visited the UK about 20 years ago and really enjoyed it both the food and the people

@JamieRoberts77 7 ай бұрын

This came onto my recommended and I’m glad it did! I’ve always wondered what it was made of. This chef is funny and likable! Subscribed!

@EllieJadeOke Жыл бұрын

Was looking for a good recipe as I plan to start making them now for Christmas gifts. I've bought the steam friendly basins with lids, exactly like the one used here. I knew your recipe wouldn't disappoint. They never do.

@tomfurgas2844 Жыл бұрын

Happy holidays, Chef!

@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350 Жыл бұрын

Christmas pudding is a tradition that I love. ❤

@thomasonmike7170 Жыл бұрын

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there?

@CatsPajamas23 Жыл бұрын

Happy holidays, and thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I'll try this one, probably without the brandy and rum.

@anthonydolio8118 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you.

@rhyfelwrDuw Жыл бұрын

Yummy - that looks so good! I didn't know about the 13 ingredients and the holly - fascinating history!!

@gardengirl7446 Жыл бұрын

❤ LOVE YOU DARREN ❤ Merry 🎄 Christmas from Canada

@FinarfinNoldorin 9 ай бұрын

My little grandson always wants your Figgy pudding for Christmas dinner. It is delicious!! :)

@seven6twomm 8 ай бұрын

Looking forward to doing this on November 26 2023 - STIR UP SUNDAY!!

@SilverOnTheCloud 7 ай бұрын

Looks delicious! 😋 Apparently (before I was born) my oldest cousin begged my grandma for figgy pudding (inspired by the carol of course.) My grandma obliged but since we’re American, she didn’t have much reference for what was in it. 😆 She either made up a recipe herself or pulled some sort of recipe of questionable authenticity from a magazine. I assume she ended up making some sort of fig cake. Apparently my cousin hated it and Grandma never made it again.

@kendranearpass6321 Жыл бұрын

I wondered the other day what exactly figgy pudding was. This was a great video!

@davidstevenson4482 Жыл бұрын

They used Silver three penny bits as well. Looks a lovely recipe thanks.

@MsLighthorse Жыл бұрын

Thank you!❤

@ian_b Жыл бұрын

I do like your mixing bowls.

@georgecalvintharcisius586 8 ай бұрын

Thank you chefyyyyyyyy..Royal Chef. I will try it. Merry Christmas.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@BillyAlabama Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@JustAThought155 Жыл бұрын

Happy Holiday Darren!!!🎄🎊🎎🎉

@jackmehoffe9372 Жыл бұрын

Love you mate

@karenweidauer6861 Жыл бұрын

Looks delicious

@victoriahann4222 Жыл бұрын

Oh my God!, I love your energy Darren, this is putting a big smile on me because I like that so much, and I like what you says like...this is easy to buy but better is the effort for to make with love from oneself and for all around, yes!!!, I haven't made this before, always this seems difficult, the most similar to this that I remember was a delicious "torta galesa" that one woman chef was making super exquisite, but she not is more in the city and always I miss this. I am happy learning this from you, I don't know if I will do it well but I will try Darren!!!, Your explanation is so fun, I want that ya!!!!👌Thank you Darren!!!✌️👋

@juttadestiny6810 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren! 🇦🇺 I just make a boiled fruit cake with dates and some nuts then some vanilla custard and microwave each serving easy quick no problem! 💜🧡❤️💚♥️🇦🇺

@calicocat6571 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for making this video🥰🙏 I have long wanted to make an english christmaspudding. Love from Sweden🇸🇪

@davidjenson7773 7 ай бұрын

Like the glove idea !!

@skeeter197140 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale!!!

@sherryhardeo6370 Жыл бұрын

Trini black cake very similar. Thanks for sharing.

@robertocano4410 Жыл бұрын

Gracias

@rajivenu06 8 ай бұрын

I put my fruits in spiced rum for a month ahead and it makes for a real fun boozy pudding at Christmas. I learned it from my mum. We steam for 6-8 hrs for a decent sized pudding. Merry Christmas!!

@py5624 Жыл бұрын

It looks delicious😊

@jonolaity234 Жыл бұрын

Well done Chief. Now you have given me a craving for steaming hot Christmas pudding and Cornish clotted cream. Man I could eat that now.

@cyberqueen7784 Жыл бұрын

That looks absolutely amazing, and getting to see it light up as well! Though I would be kinda nervous lighting up the figgy pudding.

@Sibes3 Жыл бұрын

Although my parents grew up in England 1923 - 1951 Christmas pudding was never their thing (although my late mom used to make Christmas cake every year). They preferred the traditional trifle. Not me. I make it every second year. Douse it in tons of brandy (my recipe makes two) then I freeze one for the following year. You just reminded me. I have to stir the mincemeat. Cheers! I really enjoy your channel.

@susananderson9619 9 ай бұрын

My grandmother ,married to my English born and raised Grandfather, would make a steamed pudding ( chocolate ,with cocoa in it) and serve a sweet warm white sauce over each slice. It was to die for delicious.

@yelinmanu7204 Жыл бұрын

Very well. Thank you

@TheJoya1234 Жыл бұрын

Happy Christmas Darren! 😊

@marissayoung1025 Жыл бұрын

True delight hummmm 💖💖💖💖💖

@johnreynolds5407 Жыл бұрын

Great recipe.

@Jolene8 Жыл бұрын

There is a tradition in the American creole celebration known as Mardi Gras, to put a coin in the cake. Whomever finds it is crowned King or Queen of the celebration. Another, older, tradition was to put a tiny replica of baby Jesus in the cake. This was an old world Latin tradition. I believe the thought was, whomever found that, would be extra blessed. It's interesting to see how this tradition has passed down through the centuries.

@rodneyfrost1674 Жыл бұрын

The mixed spice mentioned here I have never been able to find in Canada. I have, however, used a mix of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cloves with great success.

@SallyT269 Жыл бұрын

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg. 2 teaspoons ground mace. 1 teaspoon ground cloves. 1 teaspoon ground coriander. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1 tablespoon ground allspice

@rodneyfrost1674 Жыл бұрын

@@SallyT269 Thanks I'll try that.

@dixierosaasen4431 Жыл бұрын

I just made our plum pudding a few days ago 😊

@jeanmichellouis4 Жыл бұрын

🙏 merci magnifique j’adore ce ce gâteau typiquement anglais

@maryblake3866 Жыл бұрын

'Discovered' you today recommended by my husband, loved you videos, this one, sausage rolls, treacle tart and the Irish stew, they’re all a joy to watch, love the humour and family photos, sooo enjoyable, more videos please. May I suggest meat pies or pudding, steamed treacle pudding, scotch eggs. Now retired I make sausage rolls frequently as our teatime treats, I’ll certainly use for sausage meat fill and will treat myself to your seasonings. You’re a star⭐️ Gordon Ramsey watch out😂.