Cran-brandy pudding

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1⅓cupAll-Purpose Flour*
¼cupFirmly Packed Brown Sugar
½teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonAllspice
1teaspoonBaking Soda
½teaspoonBaking Powder
3tablespoonsBrandy
¼cupMilk
3tablespoonsOil
Egg
¾cupChopped Walnuts
2cupsCranberries, Halved

Directions

*Self-rising flour IS NOT recommended for this recipe.

Generously greast 1-qt. mold or casserole. In med. bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, soda and baking powder. Add brandy, milk, oil and egg; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Stir in walnuts and cranberries. Spoon into prepared mold. Cover tightly with foil. Place on wire rack in large steamer or kettle.

Pour boiled water 3-4" deep into steamer; cover. Keep water boiling gently over low heat. If necessary, add water to maintain steam.

Steam 1½-2 hrs. or until pudding springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool slightly. Invert onto serving plate. Cut into slices.

Serve with Golden Toffee Sauce and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Golden Toffee Sauce recipe to follow. Cranberries, walnuts and brandy flavor this traditional holiday favorite.

I have never tried this recipe. It comes from my "Pillsbury Festive Holiday Recipes" cookbook, Classic #13.