Easy to make, and delicious to eat using just a few ingredients. This steamed pudding is traditional at Christmas - served with Hard Sauce.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 cups whole cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
PREPARATION:
Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover the steaming pot. Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.