These extra large Clootie dumplings are suitable for 20 - 24 people, so they're perfect if you're having a big dinner party. Produced by Ruth Noble in Peebles, she describes them like this:

"Sweet and fruity, with a hint of spice, these Clootie dumplings are suitable for vegetarians. To bring clootie dumplings up-to-date in terms of health-consciousness I've substituted the traditional cholesterol-laden beef suet with rapeseed oil which is high in unsaturated fat.

I use no eggs or nuts in our recipe, and each clootie contains almost 50% raisins and apple, providing a good serving of healthy fruit."

More than half of the ingredients in Ruths Clootie dumplings are made with Organic ingredients and the suger used is Fair Trade sugar. The more traditional version she offers is made with milk, but Ruth also uses locally produced Traquair Ale to give people a slightly richer tasting option. Lastly, they even come packed in muslin cloths and ribbons that you can re-use.

A great quality product from a thoughtful local, independent producer.

To make sure these Clootie Dumplings reach you fresh, Ruth will mail your order to you direct.

Interesting Fact: Did you know "Cloot" is the scottish word for Cloth?