Steamed Fig Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour

  • 1/3c. light molasses

  • 1 tsp. baking soda

  • 1/4 c. marmalade

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 c. milk

  • 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

  • 6 oz. dried figs, chopped

  • 1/4 c. melted margarine

  • 1/3 c. raisins

Method

  1. Lightly grease pudding mold with a tightly fitting cover.

  2. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spice.

  3. In a large bowl, combine margarine, molasses, marmalade, and milk. Stir in flour mixture, then figs and raisins. Mix well. Tum into mold and cover tightly.

  4. Steam 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours.

Notes

  • Good served with custard.

Courtesy of Marion Suchy, House of Lancaster Cookery Book, 1986