The Christmas pudding itself has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, evolving from a savory, meat-based "plum pottage" to the sweet, fruit-filled dessert known today. By the Victorian era, it had become the central dessert of the Christmas feast, a position solidified by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's embrace of Christmas traditions. The alcohol (brandy) in the pudding helps preserve it, as puddings were traditionally made on "Stir-up Sunday" (the fifth Sunday before Christmas) an

69K views · 1.7K reactions | NEW! The Making Of Fortnum's Queen Victoria Plum Pudding  Inspired by Queen Victoria’s lasting influence on British festive traditions, this showstopping Christmas Pudding is the first in Fortnum's history to share its name with a female monarch. In honour of #StirUpSunday, let's go behind-the-scenes to see how this extraordinary pud is made... #FortnumsChristmas | Fortnum & Mason | Facebook