Sweet Figgy Pudding

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Very sweet steamed pudding, more like a cake, that is typically served at holiday time. I cook this into my double boiler. Even though this cooks on simmer, it is wise to check that the pan does not boil dry! This is traditionally served with hard sauce.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup molasses

  • 1 cup chopped dried figs

  • 1 cup raisins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup orange peel strips

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Grease the inside bowl of a double-boiler.

  2. Mix flour, bread crumbs, water, molasses, figs, raisins, walnuts, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg together in a bowl until batter is well incorporated; spoon batter into the prepared double-boiler bowl and cover.

  3. Fill the bottom half of a double boiler with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer. Place bowl in the simmering water and cover. Steam until pudding is cooked through, adding water as needed, 3 hours. Cool slightly with cover ajar before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

374 Calories
6g Fat
81g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 30%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 49g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 166mg 13%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1008mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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