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Recipes
The information here is given as a guide only and
patients are advised to seek further information from their dietician ie: the
recipes may not be suitable for diabetics.
Christmas
Desserts
Low Potassium Christmas Pudding
8oz/200g plain flour
1 apple, grated
1 carrot,
grated
4oz/100g sugar
4oz/100g mixed peel
3oz/75g glacé
cherries
4oz/100g white breadcrumbs
3oz/75g tinned plums, drained and
chopped
4oz/100g tinned prunes, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons mixed
spice
1 egg
6 fl oz/150ml milk
2fl oz/50ml brandy
caramel
colouring
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Method:
Mix together the flour,
apple, carrot, sugar, mixed peel, cheeries, breadcrumbs, plums, prunes and
mixed spice.
Add the milk, brandy, egg, a little caramel colouring and
lemon juice. Mix well.
Line a pudding bowl with a floured pudding cloth
and place the mixture in the centre, tie securely.
Put into a large pan,
half filled with hot water and boil the pudding for 4 hours. Cool and keep in
the fridge.
Steam again for 4 hours before serving hot. |
Low Potassium Christmas Cake
10oz/250g glacé cherries, halved
10oz/250g mixed
peel
8oz/200g tinned prunes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1
tablespoon of almond essence
4 eggs beaten
1 dessert spoon
brandy
10oz/250g plain flour
10oz/250g white sugar
10oz/250g unsalted
butter
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 fl oz/25ml
water
few drops of caramel colouring
Method:
Cream the butter and
sugar until soft and fluffy
Sieve the flour and spices
together
Add the eggs and flour alternatively to the creamed
mixture
When mixed well, add the cherries, prunes and mixed
peel
Add the brandy, water and honey. Beat well until a dropping
consistency is achieved
Place in a greaseproff-lined, well greased
baking tin ( 7" ) and bake at gas 4/150C/300F for 31/2 to 4
hours. |
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