Soreen Steamed Fruity Pudding

Soreen steamed fruit pudding a perfect alternative to fruit cake

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   Pour boiling water over the dried fruit and leave to stand for 10 minutes, or until the fruit is soft
   Chop the Soreen into small pieces
   Whisk the eggs, sugar, milk and cream, then add the zest from the orange and lemon
   Drain the dried fruit and stir into the mixture, along with the chopped Soreen and the flaked almonds - mix well
   Put the mixture into a large greased pudding basin and cover the top tightly with a double layer of foil
   Half fill a large saucepan with boiling water and carefully lower the basin into the pan
   Cover with a lid and steam gently for two hours - check occasionally, topping up with boiling water if the water dries up
   Turn the pudding out onto a plate and serve with custard or pouring cream