Serves 10 to 12

1/2	C	Margarine
1/2	C	Soft brown sugar
1	C	All-purpose flour
		Pinch salt
		Pinch nutmeg
		Pinch allspice
2		Eggs, beaten
		Grated rind and juice of 1 orange
2	tbsp	Brandy
4	tbsp	Guinness (stout) or ale
1	sm	Apple, peeled, cored and grated
1-1/3	C	Fresh white bread crumbs
1/2	C	Blanched and chopped almonds
1-1/2	C	Currants
1-1/2	C	Golden raisins

• Melt the margarine and sugar together and sift flour with the salt and spices. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat with a spoon until thoroughly mixed (about 3 minutes).
• Place mixture in a greased 7-inch pudding basin. Cover with a double thickness of silicone paper and then with foil. Steam for 6 hours.
• To reheat, steam or boil for 4 more hours.