How to make clootie dumpling - Scotland's favourite festive treat

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Spices • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp ground allspice • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg Fruits • 250g raisins • 250g sultanas • 1 bramley apple, peeled and gratedFor the baking • 500g plain flour • 200g beef suet • 250g castor sugar • 3 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 large eggs • 3 tbsp black treacle • 100ml whole milk • extra plain flour for dusting You'll need a very big pot of water brought to the boil to fit the whole dumpling.Meanwhile, in one mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, spices, salt, baking powder, dried fruit and beef suet).In another mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk and black treacle together with the grated apple, before combining both mixtures in the first.