Nothing pronounces the festive season quite like a classic, decadent steamed pudding. Serve with your choice of brandy butter, custard or ice cream to leave everyone with joy.
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We prefer to remove the cloth before storage, rather than hanging the pudding in the cloth, as mould can form in our warm climate. After removing the cloth, allow pudding to come to room temperature, wrap it in plastic wrap and seal in a freezer bag or airtight container. Pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two months or frozen for up to 12 months. If the calico pudding cloth hasn't been used before, start with an 80cm square of calico, soak it in cold water overnight. Next day, boil it for 20 minutes, rinse in cold water and dry. Cut to a 60cm square. Not suitable to microwave.