A steamed pudding of suet, raisins, corn syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves is served with a warm sauce of milk, butter, sugar and vanilla extract.
INGREDIENTS (for 7 servings):
- 1 cup chopped suet
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
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- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl combine suet, raisins, corn syrup, water, baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, flour and baking powder; mix well.
Heat batter in a steamer over 1 inch of hot, but not boiling, water. Steam until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, 1 teaspoon salt, butter, sugar and cornstarch. Stir constantly until mixture thickens; stir in vanilla extract.
Serve pudding and sauce warm.