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Stir-up Sunday

Whether you want to stir up a rich Christmas pudding or make some stollen to pop in the freezer these recipes are sure to fill your kitchen with festive cheer.
Mary Berry's Christmas pudding
by Mary Berry

Mary Berry's Christmas pudding recipe is loaded with fruit, peel and, of course, brandy. With an extra dollop of brandy butter on the side, this pudding will win over the harshest critics.

For this recipe you will need a 1.4 litre/2½ pint pudding basin

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