My side of the family does not have generations of traditional christmases, and i really have no one to ask. Except Google. And google was vague and confusing (perhaps having consumed too much brandy).
Can i just say i was so blimin proud of myself for baking the cake - i don't want to ruin it. I'll put a tiny bit in. 11 weeks to go. Maybe no more than 2 mls a week.
ETA - ah, LuluHB, never thought of OJ. Hmm, that's an idea.
PM Epacris. She is the guru of the whisky/brandy soaked fruit cake.
For the flaming pour some over moments before serving and light her up - you end up with a wam outside with just a tiny tang of caramelised sugar. I don't normally eat Christmas pud but I will if it's been set on fire.
And think about serving it with brandy butter or brandy cream.
You would never guess from the above that I'm a teetotaler would you? lol.
One day I'll get around to sharing my Great Aunt Helen's Christmas pudding with world. It was handed down to her so it's a real olde worlde pud and it's delicious.
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