Steamed apple raisin pudding

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSifted all purpose flour
¼cupSoft shortening
1teaspoonBaking soda
1cupSugar
½teaspoonSalt
2Eggs, well beaten
½teaspoonCinnamon
cupShredded apples
¼teaspoonCrushed cardamom seeds
½cupGolden raisins
8 servings.

Directions

Hard Sauce Fresh Cranberry Sauce Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Combine shortening, sugar, and eggs; beat until smooth and light. Stir in apples and raisins. Add flour mixture; mix well. Spoon into well-greased 1-½ quart pudding mold, filling ⅔ cup full. Cover tightly. Set on rack in large kettle. Add enough boiling water to reach halfway up the mold. Cover kettle; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently for 2 hours. Remove mold to cake rack; let stand 5 minutes. Loosen edges; invert on serving dish. Serve with hard sauce and fresh cranberry sauce. Makes 6 to

From: The Apple Kitchen Cookbook Shared By: Pat Stockett