Plum Duff (Noun)
Meaning
A stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The smell of plum duff wafting from the galley was a welcome treat for the sailors on the long voyage.
- In some parts of England, plum duff is a traditional Christmas dessert, often served with a sweet sauce.
- She made a large plum duff to feed the entire family gathering at the holidays.
- After steaming the plum duff, it was served with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of sugar.
- The recipe for plum duff had been passed down through generations of her family, each one adding their own secret ingredients.