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Perfect Christmas Pudding

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This International dessert features Dried figs, Milk, Shortening, Soft bread crumbs, . The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 731.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Dried figs, Milk, Shortening, Soft bread crumbs, . The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 24 California Dried figs
  • 1 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Shortening
  • 2 cup Soft bread crumbs,
Directions
  1. 1
    lightly packed down 3/4 c Granulated sugar 3 tb Quick-cooking tapioca 1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour 2 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 ts Baking soda 1 ts Powdered allspice 1 ts Powdered cinnamon 1 ts Powdered cloves 1/2 ts Salt 1/3 c Light molasses 1 c Chopped, walnut meats -- (toasted) 3 Egg whites With scissors, snip stems from figs.
  2. 2
    Then snip figs into small pieces.
  3. 3
    Heat them in milk in top of double boiler until figs are soft (about 20 minutes).
  4. 4
    Remove from heat, stir figs thoroughly until mashed.
  5. 5
    Add shortening, bread crumbs, sugar and tapioca.
  6. 6
    Sift and measure flour, and sift again with other dry ingredients.
  7. 7
    Add with molasses and chopped walnuts.
  8. 8
    Fold in stiffly whipped egg whites.
  9. 9
    Turn into generously buttered 2-quart mold,
  10. 10
    cover tightly and steam, covered, for 3 hours on a rack in hot water that must come half-way up side of mold.
  11. 11
    Or steam in individual molds.
  12. 12
    Serve piping hot, with burning red candle on top.
  13. 13
    Deck with holly, and be generous with the hard sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 731.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.5g52%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 0.9mg1%
Sodium 394.8mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 104.7g35%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g52%
Sugars 50.5g
Protein 11.0g22%

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

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