Nourishing Christmas Pudding In The Instant Pot

Step 1

Combine orange, water, dates, and whole prunes in insert pot of pressure cooker.

Step 2

If using an electric pressure cooker, set to Saute function.

Step 3

If using a stovetop cooker, put on burner over medium heat.

Step 4

Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until dates and prunes are plump and very soft.

Step 5

For an electric cooker, turn off.

Step 6

For a stovetop cooker, remove from heat.

Step 7

Then stir in coconut oil.

Step 8

Let cool.

Step 9

Grease a 6-cup heatproof bowl that fits inside cooker.

Step 10

Then, when date mixture has cooled, puree in a food processor or blender.

Step 11

Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 12

Stir in other dried fruit (including chopped prunes), grated potato, grated carrot, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices.

Step 13

Once combined, stir in flour(s).

Step 14

Then pour mixture into greased bowl.

Step 15

Clean insert pot of pressure cooker.

Step 16

Then add trivet and 2 cups water to bottom of insert pot.

Step 17

Using a foil sling (see how to make a foil sling here!), carefully lower bowl of pudding ingredients into pressure cooker.

Step 18

Cover with lid, leaving the sealing valve open so it can vent.

Step 19

Then, if using an electric pressure cooker, set to Saute function.

Step 20

If using a stovetop cooker, put on burner over medium heat.

Step 21

Once cooker starts to steam, if using an electric cooker, set to "Less Heat" Saute function. (If using Instant Pot, the "Adjust" button allows you to change Saute setting.)

Step 22

If using a stovetop cooker, turn burner down to medium-low.

Step 23

Then steam the pudding for 15 minutes.

Step 24

After steaming, seal the release valve of cooker.

Step 25

If using an electric cooker, turn off from Saute cycle, then set to high pressure for 35 minutes.

Step 26

Then, if using a stove-top cooker, bring to high pressure and maintain pressure for a cook time of 35 minutes.

Step 27

Once cycle is complete, if using an electric cooker, press Cancel and let naturally release for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Step 28

If using a stovetop cooker, remove from heat and let natural release for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Step 29

When ready to serve, remove lid.

Step 30

Then carefully lift pudding out from the cooker, using the foil sling.

Step 31

Finally, serve warm with whipped cream or coconut cream. Enjoy!