A Christmas pudding has earned a taste of success.
McLellan’s of Ludlow won a coveted one-star Great Taste award for its 1921 Christmas pudding, which impressed judges with its flavour and craftsmanship.
Described as 'light and airy, with remarkable depth to the flavour… and a maturity that lingers on the palate well,' the pudding is based on a family recipe that dates back more than a century.
Karen McLellan, founder of McLellan’s of Ludlow, said: "Receiving a Great Taste 1-star award for our 1921 Christmas pudding is an incredibly proud moment for me and for McLellan's of Ludlow.
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"To have our family recipe recognised by the Great Taste judges after just our first year of trading is more than I ever imagined when I decided to bring a recipe that's been passed down through generations to a wider audience."
Every pudding is handmade in small batches, using traditional methods and premium ingredients to capture the spirit of Christmases past.
Ms McLellan said the recognition is a testament to the time, care, and attention invested in each dessert.
She said: "It's a reminder that quality, craftsmanship, and patience really do matter.
"The Great Taste black and gold badge is something I've admired for years, so to see it on our 1921 Christmas pudding is a genuine honour.
"I hope it gives even more people the confidence to discover what makes our pudding so special, and it's a milestone that inspires me as I continue to grow McLellan's of Ludlow."
The Great Taste awards are organised by the Guild of Fine Food and are considered the world's most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme.
More than 15,000 products were blind-tasted by a panel of more than 800 judges during 105 days of judging.
John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food, said: "Great Taste is all about celebrating craftmanship and dedication to well-sourced local ingredients and traditional, often simple production methods which is more important now than ever."
The 1921 Christmas pudding is available in three sizes on the McLellan’s of Ludlow website and will also be on sale at the Ludlow Food Festival in September.
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