One could write a treatise on the evolution of plum pudding from medieval kitchens to the present and never run out of information. And I'm sure someone has done it. Recipes for plum pudding abound.

Christmas pud is unthinkable without a topping. Brandy cream, butter, sauce, or ice cream even: a dollop of boozy dairy is what softens and rounds out the dark, brooding flavour of the plum pudding.

An Irish plum pudding recipe for Christmas inspired by counties Clare, Donegal, and Dublin! Plum pudding is the essence of Christmas in Ireland and no one can ever make it like one's own dear mother, ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It was a big celebration when the plum pudding came to the Cratchit’s table in “A Christmas Carol,” but how many people nowadays have actually even tried it? Chef Katie MacKay, ...

Desserts during the holidays can run the gamut of sweets from cookies and candies to puddings and pies. For many families ,tradition plays a big part in what is served on Christmas Eve or Christmas ...

The Christmas pudding, a legacy of the British Empire, is enjoyed around the world -- including in former British colonies. esp_imaging/iStock via Getty Images Plus As an American living in Britain in ...

Plums mark the moment that summer turns to autumn, lending their sweetness to puddings and main meals alike. Try them on toast with chilli and labneh or in this frangipane tart with star anise ...