Kitchen Notes: the Hidden-Candied-Orange Christmas Pudding

Notice this isn't tagged "MM in the Kitchen."  That's because I'm not going to make this monstrosity.  At the same time, it's such a monstrosity that I can't help sharing it with you!  Apparently the genuine article has sold out in the UK, but you can -- if you want -- attempt to make one of your own.

"This is now going to steam ... for a whopping great seven hours."