Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: mix together the carrot, prunes, apricots, raisin mixture and grated orange and lemon zest. in a separate bowl beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, gradually beat in the eggs; stir in all the remaining ingredients including the fruit, cover and refrigerate overnight. spoon into a 900g/2lb pudding basin, cover with a pleated piece of greaseproof paper and secure with string. steam for 3 hours, ensuring that the pan does not boil dry. serve hot.

Target recipe: sift flour, salt and spices together. put suet, breadcrumbs, sugar, eggs, stout and golden syrup, almond essence and juice into bowl. mix well. stir in nuts and fruit. add dry ingredients and mix well. turn batter into thoroughly greased 2-quart mold. cover tightly with greased cover or aluminum foil, waxed paper or parchment. place mold on trivet or rack in steamer or deep kettle. pour boiling water into steamer about half the height of mold. cover and steam pudding for six hours. add more boiling water if necessary during steaming.