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Steamed Christmas Pudding

1kg mixed fruit

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

185g butter or margarine

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons sherry

1teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda

3eggs, lightly beaten

1cup plain flour

1cup self raising flour

1teaspoon mixed spice

1.In a saucepan, combine mixed fruit, brown sugar, butter, water and sherry. Heat until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil.

2.Remove from the heat, add bi-carbonate of soda and allow to cool completely.

3.Grease and base line a 10 cup pudding bowl.

4.Add eggs to the cooled mixture and mix until well combined. Fold through flour and spices.

5.Pour mixture into the prepared bowl, cover with a double layer of foil and tie firmly with string to form a good seal.

6.Place into the slow cooker. Pour in sufficient water to come two thirds of the way up the sides of the pudding bowl. Cover and cook on High for 5-7 hours.

7.Re-heat pudding on High for 2-3 hours prior to serving and accompany with whipped cream or custard.

Rice

The slow cooker will prepare up to 2 cups (250ml) of uncooked rice.

To every 2 cups of rice, use 2 cups of water.

1.Wash rice thoroughly.

2.Place rice and water in the slow cooker and cook on Low for 5-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.

Stir once during cooking.

NOTE: When turned off, the slow cooker will keep rice warm for up to 1-2 hours before serving.

Variations

Rice can be cooked with stock or wine in place of water.

Add some lightly sautéed onion and bacon, or finely chopped capsicum for added flavour. To make tumeric rice, (yellow rice) add 1 teaspoon tumeric for every 2 cups of rice.

Porridge

1 cup rolled oats

2 cups cold water pinch salt (optional)

1.Lightly grease the crock insert with butter.

2.Place all ingredients into the slow cooker.

3.Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or overnight.

4.Stir well before serving. Serve with cream or milk and a sprinkle of brown sugar.

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