- butter, for greasing
- handful fresh breadcumbs
- 1 free-range egg
- 4 tsp mincemeat
- 2 tsp soft brown sugar
- ¼ nutmeg, grated
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground mixed spice
- 1 orange, zest only
- 1 tsp stout ale
- small knob of butter
- 30g/1oz mixed dried fruit
- 4 tsp brandy
- Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Grease a small pudding bowl with butter.
- Mix all the ingredients, except the brandy, in a bowl until well combined. Spoon the mixture into the pudding bowl, cover with greaseproof paper and cook in the microwave on full power for one minute.
- Transfer the pudding to the oven and bake for a further 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare a steamer, then steam the puddings for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To serve, turn the pudding out onto a serving plate and pour over the brandy.