Top 8 puddings tested

See what puddings are worth buying this year. I found plenty to replicate the best of homemade.

It’s not too late to make a Christmas pudding. Buy the best fruit you can afford — there’s great quality fruit in speciality shops and delis, and if using nuts make sure they are fresh and crunchy as they can go rancid easily.

Free range eggs make a better pudding and choose your breadcrumbs carefully too, using one with the least number of additives. A simple batch loaf is ideal. The fun is in getting friends and family to have a stir and make a wish.