Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 cups whole cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
• cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. cover the steaming pot. cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. a toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
• make the hard sauce just before serving: heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.