Figgy Pudding - The Royal Christmas Pudding Recipe

So what is Figgy Pudding? Everyone sings about it in the Christmas song "We wish you a Merry Christmas" I will share with you here, the Royal Figgy Pudding recipe that I made at Buckingham Palace for The Queen.
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The recipe
Makes 8 portions
8 oz raisins
8 oz currants
5 oz sultanas
1 orange - zest and juice
8 oz suet
3 oz flour
½ oz mixed spice
8 oz breadcrumbs or panko
2 eggs
6 oz brown sugar
½ pint beer
2oz rum
2 oz brandy
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[@darriendastar3941]

That's a good and easy recipe. My mother would start marinading the dried fruit in brandy and rum in July, so it was pretty lethal by the time she got round to making the christmas pudding. And to make matters more .... interesting, she'd use the strained liquor from the marinaded fruit to make brandy butter. If you weren't careful, the pudding would ignite itself.

[@Sibes3]

Wow. I would have liked to have known her! lol

[@maxineb9598]

I make a fruit cake that is just mixed fruit soaked in fruit juice and self raising flour. I cover my fruit in juice and add a whole lot of alcohol for at least 3 months before making the cake. Makes a really nice cake that is suitable for diabetics. I just add the flour without measuring till I get a cake consistency. The original recipe was in a diabetic cook book and used chocolate milk -- soaking it overnight then add the flour.

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

My Mum as well... middle of summer. I think it's so the adults could have a requisite 'drink' during the summer that was forced because of course.... you had to make the plum pudding ! Why you just couldn't NOT make it ! We had the summer party in July along with our Australian friends, the Henderson's, to 'soak the fruit'. I was 10 thru 12 and remember it vividly.

[@cl3381]

😂👌

[@merlinstwin7373]

Your mother is a superstar! Her method sounds incredible.

[@annesheridan6081]

My parents were scottish, my father used to fry it for breakfast. He had an ulcer, so this was a treat when my mother was not at home! He also made great bread! I think he knew where patience was needed. So many years ago.....

[@stephaniecowans3646]

I remember my brother's ex-wife's sister would start her pudding in the summer to make sure it was good and alcoholic. It would be set alight when served and it took so long for the flame to go out that we ended up having to blow it out. One year, the holly sprig on top caught fire! However, being "aflame" for so long did warm it up and it tasted so good with hard sauce!

[@paulc5333]

My Nana used to make Christmas puddings for the whole family. She'd make them in October just after (Canadian) Thanksgiving and set them out in the cold room behind the kitchen to proof. She'd drizzle a little rum over them every week or so. When we'd visit for Sunday supper or school holiday lunches before Christmas I used to love going out to check on them and sniff them to make sure they "were strong enough" ... She always put copper penny in them. We were always warned to chew every bite to find the penny. We always served it with rum custard over the top. Supper yummy.

[@simonwillis6902]

Smashing! I can taste my childhood come flooding back. Managed to find mincemeat in world market, mince pie and a glass of Sherry while preparing Christmas lunch! I'm all fired up now! Thanks for getting us in the festive sprit Darren!

[@andrewmcisaac2234]

Good luck with that when the muslims take over britain.

[@kathy8032]

Why is it hard to find mincemeat?

[@johnmckenzie4639]

Being a Canadian family for many generations we had Christmas cake every year, but not Christmas pudding. We had pie instead. But your mention of the sixpence hidden in the pudding reminds me that my mom always put various coins in the family birthday cakes. But she also always included a button. Whomever found the button had to do the dishes!

[@RockStop22]

I'm Canadian also. I remember Birthday partys where there was coins in the cake! 😊

[@dawnnl1856]

Canadian (Newfoundlander) here and we always had Christmas Pudding similar to this one. We would serve it with rum sauce.

[@merlinstwin7373]

That is Christmas on a plate. It brings back many happy memories of Christmas past. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

[@chiara-iy3bd]

Darren, you got a name check in season 5 of the crown, when diana is making an omelette! got so excited when i heard your name 🙌

[@dianee5375]

I was so excited to hear his name too!

[@HarryWHill-GA]

I always thought it odd as a boy when mum would make figgy pudding that there were no figs in figgy pudding. She told me it was a type of plum pudding or duff. She said that plum pudding didn't have any plums in it either. Sometimes mum could be clear as mud. It didn't stop me from helping and, of course, eating it.

[@Xesxs]

The raisins are the " plums" I don't know what is a sultana.

[@helenbeam7586]

Where have you been, you were missed! You always have good eats to share!

[@kaymorrice8141]

You make everything look so very easy and now I’m going to make a Christmas pudding for the first time in over 45 years 😎 Thks for sharing this x

[@ericcoleman1669]

Hello chef, glad to see you posted videos regularly again. We really love your videos and we really love you. I look forward to your videos I wish one would pop up every week. Love you chef

[@DaxTheOtter]

theres a similar tradition in denmark, where in the traiditional christmas dessert ris a la mande, a whole almond is put in and whoever finds the whole almond gets a small extra present.

[@jilliemc]

The actual origin of the term "Stir Up Sunday," which is the last Sunday in the Church year (the week before the 1st Sunday of Advent,) is the initial part of this collect (prayer) found in both Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions: "Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people . . ."

[@livingthathistory1762]

Glad to hear you finally got a mention on “The Crown” about your “sticky notes.”

[@RedAurora]

Now, bring us some figgy pudding, and bring it out here... Merry Christmas, Darren! Greetings from the Philippines. 🎄🌟💖

[@suemccoy7533]

Hello from St. Louis, MO. I love your videos, love the story's from the Royal Kitchen. I have just about caught up on all your previous videos as well. Hope we all get to see more of you on you channel soon.😊

[@temmy9]

its the suet that makes the pudding. accept no substitutes!

[@Nice-music585]

You, chef, are the royalty.

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! Sounds so delicious and and elegant ❤🎅🏻💚🎄❤️💚

[@nyancs7098]

I wouldn’t say elegant my friend, but delicious yes

[@Charlotte66666]

My Mum loved the Christmas puddings and fruit cakes ❤🎅

[@andrewmcisaac2234]

Used to make plum/figgy pudding as a baker in Canada, what a treat! Always a messy time around Christmas 🎄

[@laurietijerina3816]

THANKS CHEF DARREN FOR SHARING RECIPES WITH US , HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !

[@tomsdotter3228]

It's very much like the plum pudding my mom would make every Christmas. I definitely will try this. Thank you!

[@karencordova6072]

Happy Christmas to you, your family, and and Winston!

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Outstanding! Looks fantastic, Chef!

[@FabricioDuartee]

fantastic !!

[@mgparis]

Today I happened to hear "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" in my Paris supermarket, so your timing couldn't have better! :)

[@coashddjj294]

This was so much fun to watch during the Christmas season. I've never tried figgy pudding or ever seen it here in the US, but it sure looks good

[@siramea]

those looking for mixed spice, if you cannot find ready blended mixed spice, you can use pumpkin pie Spice or make you own: 1 Tbs allspice, 1 Tbs cinnamon, 1 Tbs nutmeg, 2 tsp mace, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground ginger

[@suzannegogranogo9464]

Thank you.

[@beanbag9696]

Mixed spice is everywhere…

[@nukeengineer5214]

Thank you so much. I am going to make it for Christmas and enjoy with my rum soaked cakes.

[@MattD5.0]

Hi Darren Huge Fan in Florida.. intrigued with all all your royal family stories, in the latest season of “The Crown” on Netflix! Princess Diana referenced you giving her instructions on how to cook in one of the episodes

[@dsm4462]

Hey Matt, I’m another fan from Florida. Hope your family and property survived hurricane Ian!

[@SK-eg6cw]

Dear Darren, Thanks a lot for your royal recipes. I do enjoy your channel very much. Have a happy holiday season 🌲⛄️ Kind regards from Germany. 😊

[@tombroughton6757]

Thank you, Chef, for this recipe and the information. I love Christmas pudding. Maybe my brother will make it for all of us. Merry Christmas to you and your family, sir!

[@chevlife3311]

Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Blessing for the New Year.

[@davidandmercywhipple]

So glad you shared this, we just got done singing we wish you a merry christmas at church and the second and third verses through me for a loop!

[@seven6twomm]

Looking forward to doing this on November 26 2023 - STIR UP SUNDAY!!

[@suzanwahlquist3258]

I'm hungry that sounds like a great snack

[@davidstevenson4482]

They used Silver three penny bits as well. Looks a lovely recipe thanks.

[@PianoKwanMan]

I'm glad to see the brightness of the video has been boosted up. Thanks, Editor.

[@susannesin5929]

One of my favorite things.

[@SilverOnTheCloud]

Looks delicious! 😋 Apparently (before I was born) my oldest cousin begged my grandma for figgy pudding (inspired by the carol of course.) My grandma obliged but since we’re American, she didn’t have much reference for what was in it. 😆 She either made up a recipe herself or pulled some sort of recipe of questionable authenticity from a magazine. I assume she ended up making some sort of fig cake. Apparently my cousin hated it and Grandma never made it again.

[@wts456n]

Ahh so Jill Archer's Brookfield Stir Up Sunday isnt just a BBC Archers thing afterall. I learn something new every day

[@Sibes3]

Although my parents grew up in England 1923 - 1951 Christmas pudding was never their thing (although my late mom used to make Christmas cake every year). They preferred the traditional trifle. Not me. I make it every second year. Douse it in tons of brandy (my recipe makes two) then I freeze one for the following year. You just reminded me. I have to stir the mincemeat. Cheers! I really enjoy your channel.

[@deejayk5939]

Never knew there are no figs in figgy pudding! Always thought that’s what is the main ingredient, thanks from the U.S.

[@markm928]

Darren please keep making videos-they are great.

[@susananderson9619]

My grandmother ,married to my English born and raised Grandfather, would make a steamed pudding ( chocolate ,with cocoa in it) and serve a sweet warm white sauce over each slice. It was to die for delicious.

[@thornbird6768]

Hi Darren ❤ so glad you showed us a Royal Xmas Pud . My darling Grandmother had a very similar traditional recipe she used ❤

[@skeeter197140]

I LOVE Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale!!!

[@katieb_]

Thank you for sharing! Absolutely amazing! Cannot wait to try this recipe

[@rodneyfrost1674]

The mixed spice mentioned here I have never been able to find in Canada. I have, however, used a mix of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cloves with great success.

[@SallyT269]

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg. 2 teaspoons ground mace. 1 teaspoon ground cloves. 1 teaspoon ground coriander. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1 tablespoon ground allspice

[@rodneyfrost1674]

@@SallyT269 Thanks I'll try that.

[@jackmehoffe9372]

Love you mate

[@jm12green31]

Hey Darren I enjoy your content man over here in Alabama. I visited the UK about 20 years ago and really enjoyed it both the food and the people

[@JamieRoberts77]

This came onto my recommended and I’m glad it did! I’ve always wondered what it was made of. This chef is funny and likable! Subscribed!

[@moonfiremagic777]

The rattle of a steaming Figgy Pudding is currently singing out, thanks for sharing your expertise, can't wait to taste it.

[@louisaleroux3484]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Darren. Hugs from France

[@anthonydolio8118]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thank you so much for every year fun delightful and amazing and educating us on te Royal family and everything ❤️💚❤️🎄 making delicious foods

[@ian_b]

I do like your mixing bowls.

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Christmas pudding is a tradition that I love. ❤

[@thomasonmike7170]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there?

[@Santhoshiniweerasinghe]

Wow super sonic fantastic recipe Thank U so much Royal Chef for ur great lovely video 🙏💯👌🤩🤗🥰😘

[@Jolene8]

There is a tradition in the American creole celebration known as Mardi Gras, to put a coin in the cake. Whomever finds it is crowned King or Queen of the celebration. Another, older, tradition was to put a tiny replica of baby Jesus in the cake. This was an old world Latin tradition. I believe the thought was, whomever found that, would be extra blessed. It's interesting to see how this tradition has passed down through the centuries.

[@georgecalvintharcisius586]

Thank you chefyyyyyyyy..Royal Chef. I will try it. Merry Christmas.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kendranearpass6321]

I wondered the other day what exactly figgy pudding was. This was a great video!

[@user-dp3iu3hz7u]

I remember my grandmother making it and they ignited it with brandy! My grandmother was born and raised in Ireland.

[@rajivenu06]

I put my fruits in spiced rum for a month ahead and it makes for a real fun boozy pudding at Christmas. I learned it from my mum. We steam for 6-8 hrs for a decent sized pudding. Merry Christmas!!

[@sherryhardeo6370]

Trini black cake very similar. Thanks for sharing.

[@cyberqueen7784]

That looks absolutely amazing, and getting to see it light up as well! Though I would be kinda nervous lighting up the figgy pudding.

[@tomfurgas2844]

Happy holidays, Chef!

[@talmadge1926]

We always had a silver sixpence in the pudding (in the 1950s). My grandma had a small collection of them (in case someone swallowed one!!)

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!!! 🎅🏻🎄❤️💚🎅🏻

[@juttadestiny6810]

Thanks Darren! 🇦🇺 I just make a boiled fruit cake with dates and some nuts then some vanilla custard and microwave each serving easy quick no problem! 💜🧡❤️💚♥️🇦🇺

[@laurenschenck5355]

YOUR THE GREATEST EVER DARREN!! ❤️🎅🏻💚🎄

[@robertocano4410]

Gracias

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

Brought me back... I love you Darren !

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

My little grandson always wants your Figgy pudding for Christmas dinner. It is delicious!! :)

[@BillyAlabama]

Thank you!!

[@dragonclaws9367]

As an American, I am thrilled that the figgy pudding is real! I never knew about the story behind it.

[@Leneufcinqcergy]

Love the stories as much as the recipes. Thank you

[@davidjenson7773]

Like the glove idea !!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Yummy - that looks so good! I didn't know about the 13 ingredients and the holly - fascinating history!!

[@samueljaramillo4221]

I looks delicious to me. It reminds me of fruit cake. With all that liquor, it’s a drinkers delight. MMMM

[@fayegaritta4090]

First time making this. It came out runny initially then I added more flour. I thought it will be ruined was upset. But when I tried it, it is so good! What I am trying to say is, the recipe is so good, it’s impossible to mess up😊 Thank you for sharing it!!

[@dixierosaasen4431]

I just made our plum pudding a few days ago 😊

[@terry7634]

I make them every year!! I always put $$ in them. ❤️

[@MsLighthorse]

Thank you!❤

[@__OS__]

Thanks chef, as a foreigner, im distraught, i once had the chance to try this wonderful dessert, but couldn't repeat the experience! Now i can try to make it myself!

[@victoriahann4222]

Oh my God!, I love your energy Darren, this is putting a big smile on me because I like that so much, and I like what you says like...this is easy to buy but better is the effort for to make with love from oneself and for all around, yes!!!, I haven't made this before, always this seems difficult, the most similar to this that I remember was a delicious "torta galesa" that one woman chef was making super exquisite, but she not is more in the city and always I miss this. I am happy learning this from you, I don't know if I will do it well but I will try Darren!!!, Your explanation is so fun, I want that ya!!!!👌Thank you Darren!!!✌️👋

[@laurenschenck5355]

Merry Christmas Darren and your beautiful family 💚🎄❤️🎅🏻

[@deborahdaugherty1253]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for your wonderful channel. We wish you blessings this holiday and New Year!

[@CatsPajamas23]

Happy holidays, and thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I'll try this one, probably without the brandy and rum.

[@user-ms1pg2ok4i]

My dad's from England. He loved Figgy Pudding with a hard sauce. Thanks Darren! 🎄

[@boatingman11]

What is a "hard sauce"?

[@user-ms1pg2ok4i]

@@boatingman11 It's like butter and sugar and some kind of liquor served over hot desserts. Like Figgy pudding.

[@boatingman11]

@user-ms1pg2ok4i ... Sounds delicious. Thank you.

[@boatingman11]

@@user-ms1pg2ok4i Thank you. I can't wait to try it.

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

thanks

[@margaretalbrecht4650]

It was more than just a sixpence. It was other charms as well. A thimble, a wishbone, an anchor, a pig, a bell, a horseshoe, a button. Probably others. If you found the thimble it either meant thrift or that you were doomed to be an old maid. The anchor meant safe harbor.

[@EllieJadeOke]

Was looking for a good recipe as I plan to start making them now for Christmas gifts. I've bought the steam friendly basins with lids, exactly like the one used here. I knew your recipe wouldn't disappoint. They never do.

[@kevinwoplin9322]

Stir-up Sunday is an informal term in Catholic and Anglican churches for the last Sunday before the season of Advent. It gets its name from the beginning of the collect for the day in the Book of Common Prayer, which begins with the words, "Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people". As it is 5 weeks b4 Christmas its the latest to make it and still mature....ideally make them 3 or 4 months ahead or make 2 then leave it for next Christmas

[@dalejoy193]

I like mine cut into fingers and fried in butter, then serve with a real vanilla ice-cream. I will be making this pudding. Thank you Sir.

[@calicocat6571]

Thank You for making this video🥰🙏 I have long wanted to make an english christmaspudding. Love from Sweden🇸🇪

[@maryblake3866]

'Discovered' you today recommended by my husband, loved you videos, this one, sausage rolls, treacle tart and the Irish stew, they’re all a joy to watch, love the humour and family photos, sooo enjoyable, more videos please. May I suggest meat pies or pudding, steamed treacle pudding, scotch eggs. Now retired I make sausage rolls frequently as our teatime treats, I’ll certainly use for sausage meat fill and will treat myself to your seasonings. You’re a star⭐️ Gordon Ramsey watch out😂.

[@JATJAT330]

I've been making mine for 10 years now, my own recipe. But I soak the fruit in alcohol for 3 months before I stir up and steam the pudding on Christmas Eve. Can't have Christmas without it!

[@szilivamarsa5862]

Thank you so much for this historic recipe!!