CRANBERRY STEAMED PUDDING AND HARD SAUCE OR LEMON SAUCE

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This is my mothers Christmas Pudding Recipe from several generations ago.The English often call these delicate cake recipes cooked in the "Bain Marie", a "Pudding" Mom use to make this for us and serve it with the rich hard sauce over the top. I loved it for Breakfast the day after if any was left and heat the sauce and have it...

Provided by Donna Thiemann

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c cranberries, fresh or frozen, cut in half
1/2 c hot water
1/2 c dark molasses
1 1/2 c flour or cake flour
2 tsp baking soda
FOR THE HARD SAUCE
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar (white)
1/2 c heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract (your best)
1 Tbsp brandy
LEMON SAUCE
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
3 Tbsp real lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the pudding ingredients above and then transfer the batter to molds or greased coffee can(cover with foil) on the stove in a pan such as a Dutch oven. To prevent stove burns use a vegetable steamer to "raise up the pudding molds. Fill dutch oven with water to half way up the can or mold, cook the batter on low to medium for one or two hours with a lid on the dutch oven. This method is called a "Bain Marie" or cooked in a water bath! Seal the pudding mold with foil to prevent the batter from getting wet! Be sure to check the dutch oven to make sure you don't boil away the water. If you need to add water be sure the water is very hot or boiling when adding more to the pan. Check the pudding with a cake tester or a wooden stick, making sure the batter is no longer gooey. Remove the dutch oven from the hot burner and cool the pudding slightly(15 minutes) so you can invert it onto a serving plate. Slice and serve warm with the hard sauce or lemon sauce! Microwave directions: Grease a 1 quart round bowl (not too deep); pour in the batter and cover with a piece of parchment. Microwave 6-8 minutes on full power or until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Remove from the microwave and let sit 15 minutes before inverting on a serving plate.
  • 2. For the Hard Sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients and Scald in a sauce pan on the stove. Remove promptly so the sauce does not scorch. Serve over the cranberry pudding. Lemon Sauce: *Heat butter & sugar in double boiler until sugar dissolves. Pour in food processor. With lid on, drizzle beaten egg slowly into hot mixture so egg doesn't cook or scramble. Add lemon juice. May adjust lemon juice to taste. *I have made this hundreds of times & could never get the sugar to dissolve completely without going funky, so don't worry. Just cook a few minutes until mixed thoroughly & put in processor. Takes care of it. This Lemon Sauce is from our friend Peggi(cookiequeen) and goes along with her bread pudding which is to die for. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/cookiequeen/peggis-bread-pudding-with-lemon-sauce/pudding?page=5#comment205548
  • 3. Crock Pot Directions: Cover mold tightly with foil. Set mold into 3 1/2 or 4 qt. crock pot with liner in place. Pour 1 c water into cooker around mold. Cover; cook on low-heat about 5 1/2 hrs. or high for 3 hrs. or till pudding springs back when touched.Remove mold from crock pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Carefully un-mold onto serving platter. Serve warm

Kimberly West
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This pudding is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it a few days ahead of time and it was still moist and delicious.


Mark Clair
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This pudding is the perfect dessert for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors of the cranberries and spices are so festive. I highly recommend this recipe.


kingdom of bhutan
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This pudding was a big disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Joe Slacker Gentry
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This pudding is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


FahaD Official
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I've made this pudding several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the hard sauce.


Franciscah Mbithi
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a very festive dessert, perfect for the holidays. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Fanjim
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this pudding. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


Sk Tamim Vai 6422
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This pudding was a big hit at my holiday party. It was so moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


iTzKK06 higgins
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I've tried many steamed pudding recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cranberries and spices give it a unique and delicious flavor. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Farrukh Malik
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This pudding is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and flavorful, and the hard sauce is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jplayz 4424
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I love this pudding! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I especially love the hard sauce. It's the perfect finishing touch.


Maryna Fourie
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This pudding is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect dessert for a holiday gathering. I always get rave reviews when I make it.


Addie Rajjak
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pudding turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe carefully, so I'm not sure what happened.


Julia Sibeko
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The pudding was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of cranberries and spices. The hard sauce was also a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Jay Bates
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This pudding was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would try using a different recipe next time.


MdResat ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pudding turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. The hard sauce was also easy to make and complemented the pudding perfectly. I would definitely recommend this


Gulabi Balouch
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This pudding is a labor of love, but it's worth every minute. The flavors are rich and complex, and the texture is divine. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the tart cranberries and the sweet, creamy hard sauce. This is definitely a special o


Nadira Rhaman Labuni
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I've never been a big fan of steamed puddings, but this one changed my mind. The combination of cranberries, spices, and the tangy lemon sauce was simply divine. The pudding was cooked to perfection, with a tender and moist crumb. I'll definitely be


Kariana Ortiz
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This cranberry steamed pudding was a delight! The flavors of the cranberries and spices blended perfectly, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I served it with the hard sauce, which was the perfect complement, adding a creamy and decadent touch. I