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Canary Pudding

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Canary Pudding

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Recipe Score · Tried & True
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2 hours

🥘 Ingredients

The weight of 3 eggs in sugar and butter, the weight of 2 eggs in flour, the rind of 1 small lemon, 3 eggs.

👨‍🍳 Method

Melt the butter to a liquid state, but do not allow it to oil; stir to this the sugar and finely-minced lemon-peel, and gradually dredge in the flour, keeping the mixture well stirred; whisk the eggs; add these to the pudding; beat all the ingredients until thoroughly blended, and put them into a buttered mould or basin; boil for 2 hours, and serve with sweet sauce.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Mia — Comfort Seeker
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
This one hit different

I tried the Canary Pudding for the first time this week, eager to wrap myself in the cozy embrace of a vintage recipe. The process was delightfully tactile, from melting the butter to a glossy sheen to whisking in the eggs until the mixture was smooth and velvety. I found the minced lemon rind added a bright, subtle zest that was a pleasant surprise, lifting the rich, buttery base. The two-hour boil seemed like an eternity, but the wait was worth it. The pudding emerged from its water bath with a golden-brown crust and a tender, custardy center. This pudding is a comfort-seeker's dream. The simplicity of the ingredients belies the depth of flavor, and the slow cooking process fills the kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. I served it with a drizzle of honey instead of a sweet sauce, and it was the perfect end to a chilly evening. If you're looking for a classic, no-fuss dessert to soothe the soul, this is your pudding. Just be sure to plan ahead, as patience is key to its success.

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