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      Title: Cratchet's Christmas Pudding
 Categories: Puddings
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
    2/3 c  Suet; chopped
    2/3 c  Candied orange peel; chopped
    2/3 c  Candied lemon peel; chopped
  1 1/2 c  Raisins
      1 c  Figs; chopped
      2 c  Graham crackers; crushed
      1 tb Ground cinnamon
  1 1/2 ts Ground ginger
    1/2 ts Ground allspice
    1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
      1 ts Salt
      1 c  Sugar
  8 1/4 oz Can crushed pineapple
    1/3 c  Raspberry preserves
      4    Eggs
    1/2 c  Brandy

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  3 1/8 oz Box vanilla pudding mix;
           - not instant
    1/2 ts Almond extract
      1 c  Whipping cream
      1 c  Milk
    1/4 c  Brandy
 
  In a large bowl, combine and toss suet, orange and lemon peels,
  raisins, figs, graham cracker crumbs, salt, and sugar. Blend
  pineapple and all liquid with raspberry preserves. Stir into fruit
  mixture. Beat eggs until foamy. Stir in brandy. Fold into fruit until
  just blended. Turn into a well greased 2 qt pudding mold or 9 cup
  bundt pan. Cover tightly. If bundt pan is used, press foil firmly
  into outer edges and around center hole to cover completely. Place on
  a rack in a large kettle. Pour boiling water into pan until it
  reaches halfway up mold. Cover and steam for 4 hours in gently
  boiling water. Remove from water. Cool 5 minutes. Invert on serving
  plate and remove mold. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Top with
  Almond Cream Sauce.
  
  Almond Cream Sauce:
  
  Blend all ingredients except brandy in a small saucepan. Heat to
  boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in brandy. Serve
  warm or cover tightly and chill well. Beat until smooth and creamy
  before serving.
  
  Yield: 2-1/2 Cups
  
  Recipe by Holiday Dazzle Cookbook from Dole Pineapple
 
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