[Magdalen] Figgy pudding (was Re: Instant Pot!)

[Roger Stokes]

On 01/01/2018 22:15, James Oppenheimer-Crawford wrote:
> Well, you and I both probably guess it has something to do with figs...

Figgy pudding is akin to what we call Christmas pudding -  a steamed 
fruit and spice pudding thast is best matured for some time bewteen 
making and original steaming and then resteaming before serving. The 
liquid in the mixture will typically include some form of alcohol (the 
alcohol obviously being driven off during cooking) and it includes suet 
(which can be vegetarian if desired). Some would warm some brandy to 
pour over and burn before serving. Traditionally served with rum butter 
or brandy sauce. The carol emanates from the West of England and it is 
suggested (according to Wikipedia) that it may not have included actual 
figs. The fruit used will generally include various dried vine fruits.

Roger