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

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

I bought a fruitcake on impulse, and my spouse observed how you are
supposed to soak it in rum, which we then did for all for December.
Results are promising, if a bit blurred.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 5:36 PM, Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com>
wrote:

> 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
>