Nanny's Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, 1 cup of white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. stir in the milk, egg, and butter until well blended. toss the cranberries in the remaining 1/4 cup of flour to coat, then fold them into the batter.
• pour the batter into a greased round casserole dish with a lid, place the lid on, and then cover again with aluminum foil. place the dish into a large roaster or stock pot, and fill with 3 to 4 inches of water. place the lid on the outer pot, and cover with aluminum foil. turn the heat to medium-high, and steam for 2 hours. add more water if necessary after the first hour.
• for the sauce, mix together 1/2 cup of white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a full boil. boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. refrigerate until chilled, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
• serve slices of the steamed pudding with the brown sugar sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream.