Suet Pudding
Description
A steamed pudding of suet, raisins, corn syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves is served warm with buttery vanilla sauce for a cozy Christmas dessert.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup chopped suet
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup dark corn syrup
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1 cup water
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 cups milk
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1 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Combine flour, suet, raisins, corn syrup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
2
Transfer pudding batter into a large mold or double boiler and steam over 1 inch of hot, but not boiling, water. Steam until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
3
To make the sauce: Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens; stir in vanilla extract.
4
Serve pudding warm topped with warm sauce.