Peaches pared and halved, or canned ones drained from the sirup, can be used.

In this case, prepare the sirup for sauce, as on p.172.Blueberries are excellent in the same way.
ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING, OR CHRISTMAS PUDDING.
One pound of raisins stoned and cut in two; one pound of currants washed and dried; one pound of beef-suet chopped very fine; one pound of bread-crumbs; one pound of flour; half a pound of brown sugar; eight eggs; one pint of sweet milk; one teaspoonful of salt; a tablespoonful of cinnamon; two grated nutmegs; a glass each of wine and brandy.
Prepare the fruit, and dredge thickly with flour.

Soak the bread in the milk; beat the eggs, and add.

Stir in the rest of the flour, the suet, and last the fruit.

Boil six hours either in a cloth or large mold.