The following Old Fashioned Steamed Carrot Pudding is moist and delicious, and will evoke memories of childhood from those guests over 50; the pudding may be a new experience for those under 50, but it will be a great culinary experience that will warrant repeating in years to come.
12 Servings
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup raw, finely grated carrots
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
Sauce:
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla, or substitute 2 tablespoons of rum, brandy, or liqueur such as Amaretto
- Spray an 8-10 cup pudding basin or mold (a Bundt pan also works) with non-stick spray; set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars; add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the carrots, dates, walnuts, and raisins.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; pour into the carrot mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared mold.
- Spray a piece of aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray; cover the mold tightly with the foil.
- Place the mold in a steamer and steam 3 hours.
- Remove from the steamer, let cool 15 minutes, then unmold onto a serving platter.
- If making ahead, cover tightly with plastic wrap, wrap in a layer of foil, and freeze or refrigerate. When ready to serve, place back in the mold and steam until heated through.
- Sauce: Mix the brown sugar, and flour until there are no lumps; add the butter and microwave until melted and bubbly, stirring every minute. Alternately, heat in a saucepan on the stovetop.
- Whisk in the water and microwave until boiling.
- Stir in the flavoring or liqueur, and pour over each serving of warm pudding.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 Calories from Fat 209
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 39% Protein 5% Carb. 56%
Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 11 g
Cholesterol 77 mg
Sodium 534 mg
Total Carbohydrate 76 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 17 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin A 65% Vitamin C 3% Calcium 0% Iron 13%