Ingredients:
- 4 oz. all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. freshly made soft white bread crumbs
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 lb. butter
- 1/2 lb. sugar
- 12 oz. sultanas
- 12 oz. raisins
- 8 oz. currants
- 4 oz. citron (mixed peel)
- 1 lemon, juice & grated rind
- 2 rounded tsp. allspice
- 2 rounded tsp. nutmeg
- 1 c. plus 3 tbsp.
- Guinness stout
- Melt margarine and add sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add to fruit and breadcrumbs.
- Allow the sugar to dissolve in the margarine, but DO NOT BOIL.
- Add all the fruit and the stout to melted margarine and sugar. Combine the flour and spices, then add to the mixture and mix well.
- Pour into a greased Pyrex bowl and steam for about 3 hours in a Bain-marie or covered double boiler. Carefully turn out onto a plate while the bowl is still warm.
- Serve in wedges with the topping of your choice (ice cream, whipped cream, hard sauce, brandy butter, drizzled icing, etc.).
