This pudding happens in two main steps. The fruit mix is created and fermented and then the pudding is created. The longer the fruit ferments, the better the taste and more easily it is digested.
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200gramsmixed dried fruit We chose goji berries, apricots, cranberries, sultanas and prunes
1/2cuporange juice
1/4cupmaple syrup
PUDDING
300gramsmedjool whole pitted dates
4eggs
200gramsmashed pumpkin To cook pumpkin: boil in water for 30 minutes
2cupsPomPom paddock Cauliflower Flour Mix
50gramsgrass fed butter
2tbspalmond meal
1tspcloves
1tspcinnamon
1tspnutmeg
2tspground ginger
Coconut oil for greasing
1/4 cupAlmo Almond Creme
1ripe figChopped into quarters
Method
FRUIT MIX
Chop the dates coarsely
In a sealable container place the dried fruit, juice, syrup and dates. Stir well, add the lid and leave in a dark cupboard for at least a week but up to 4 weeks remembering to shake each few days
PUDDING MIX
Add the dates, pumpkin, butter and eggs into the food processor and puree. Add in the pompom Paddock Cauliflower Flour, almond meal and spices. Combine in the fruit mix too on low speed
Take a 2-litre pudding bowl and grease the sides of the bowl with coconut oil. Add a circle of baking paper on the base of the pudding bowl and grease this too
Pour the mixture into the pudding bowl. Place another circle of baking paper on the pudding and screw on the lid. Place the pudding bowl inside a slow cooker
Pour boiling water into a slow cooker, ensuring it comes 3/4 of the way up the edge of the pudding bowl. Slow cook on high for 6 hours
After 6 hours remove the pudding bowl from the saucepan and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and run a knife around the edge of the pudding to ensure it can be easily removed
Turn the pudding onto a serving tray
Pour over the almond creme allowing it to drip down the edges of the pudding. Top with chopped figs and serve
Notes
Recipe created by Amanda Freeman @whole.health.coach