Plum Pudding Bread

Looking for a classic dessert? Then check out this delicious bread made with plums. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

November 23, 2010

can (16 1/2 oz) purple plums in syrup, drained, 1/2 cup syrup reserved and plums pitted

box (16.6 oz) date quick bread and muffin mix*

1/2

teaspoon ground ginger

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground nutmeg

tablespoons vegetable oil

egg

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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch springform pan. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place plums. Cover; process until smooth.
2

In medium bowl, stir quick bread mix, pureed plums, reserved 1/2 cup plum liquid, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, oil and egg just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into pan.
3

Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove side of pan. Cool 25 minutes.

*Cranberry or nut quick bread & muffin mix can be used instead.
Traditionally, plum pudding is a steamed Christmas dessert, made with spices, fruits, nuts and bread crumbs. This bread is reminiscent of the traditional dessert. For a special spread, blend 1/4 cup plum jam and 1/3 to 1/2 cup softened butter. Serve it with the warm bread.