Yield

12 servings

How to prepare

Mix all the pudding ingredients together and divide among 6 individual pudding bowls that have been lightly brushed with oil. Cover the bowls with parchment paper, tie each one in a clean dishcloth and submerge in gently boiling water for one hour. Turn out the pudding on individual serving plates, dust lightly with powdered sugar and garnish with holly. Serve with Orange-Brandy Sauce. Combine orange juice and zest with the brandy in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add a little arrowroot and stir until the sauce in thickened.

Ingredients

Pudding-

3/4 cup ground  almonds
3/4 cup chopped prunes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup dairy-free margarine
2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of cloves
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brandy

Orange Brandy Sauce-

1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons brandy
Pinch of arrowroot

Nutritional Value

Per serving: Calories 300, protein 5g, Fat 18g, Carbohydrates 23g, Calcium 69mg, Fiber 4g, Sodium 132mg.