English Summer Pudding Recipe

How to make it

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• Wash and prepare any combination of the above fruit.
• Stew very gently in water and sugar until soft, but retain their shape.
• Remove the heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Cut a round of bread, to fit the base of a 2 pint ceramic casserole.
• Cut the bread into finger-llike strips and line the sides of the casserole, overlapping slightly.
• Carefully pour the fruit into the prepared casserole, retaining 3 tablespoons of the liquid.
• Gemtly shake the casserole slightly to ensure the fruit fills to almost top of bowl.
• Cut the remaining bread to form a lid and cover the fruit,.
• Cover with kitchen foil, then place a saucer plate or saucer that just fits inside the casserole and place a weight on top.
• Allow to cool.
• Place in the refrigerator and chill overnight.
• To serve, gently run a knife round the edge of the casserole to loosen.
• Invert on to a serving dish.
• Pour the reserved liquid over the pudding.
• Garnish with fresh fruit or sprigs of mint.
• Serve with cream or vanilla ice cream.