Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pudding has set and has a golden crust on top. Serve with ice cream or custard, or try some soured cream for a change.

A classic Christmas pudding recipe with dark, rich fruit and a hidden surprise. Quinces add a delicious fragrance if you can get hold of them. For this recipe you will need two 1.5 litre(2½ pint ...