Microwaving a Christmas Pudding

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rowingboat · 21/11/2011 16:10

Hi all,
I have just made 2 medium sized Christmas puddings and have decided to microwave them then keep them until Christmas to reheat.
I was wondering if anyone else had done this and how well the puddings kept?
Any advice before I cook them?
Thank you!

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Seeline · 21/11/2011 16:15

I've always been wanred not to microwave Christmas pudding - because of the high sugar/alcohol content they can catch fire. I know you can do them in a pressure cooker, and in a slow cooker although as tehy take hours to boil up I can't see the point of slow cooking

mazzi2fly · 21/11/2011 16:21

The shop bought ones have instructions for microwaving. I've always microwaved mine (shop bought).

Ahh sorry just reread your post OP, that's just for reheating on Christmas Day. I don't know about cooking them in the microwave.

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rowingboat · 21/11/2011 16:21

There are recipes on the internet for microwave puddings and they all seem to include alcohol so it must be OK, otherwise I'll see them in court!

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rowingboat · 21/11/2011 16:23

I have reheated them before as well and sometimes they can dry out a little, but I probably didn't do it properly.
Stuff it I'll put one in and see what happens. Could do one in the microwave and one not???...
It takes 10 hours to steam the pudding otherwise!! Jaw hits ground.

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wahwahwah · 21/11/2011 16:27

Sorry no idea - but I just wanted to add that I am very impressed! If you put a charm in, please don't microwave!

They taste nicer if they are steamed - they dry out in the microwave, but I suppose you can just keep basting it in brandy until The Big Day.

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rowingboat · 21/11/2011 21:51

I have microwaved them! Aaargh! Done now!
Can't really taste them because I am supposed to be keeping them for Christmas. For anyone else doing this, make a little pudding as well, for tasting purposes!
Now I am supposed to store them in an airtight container. Do you think I should take them out of the bowls? Any storage tips for them?

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wahwahwah · 22/11/2011 11:44

Should be ok if you wrap it in greaseproof paper then in tin foil and keep somewhere cool and dark (not the fridge). Pour some brady on twice a week (a few tablespoons should do it) to keep it nice and moist and it should be lovely.

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