Ingredients

  • Pudding
  • 2 cups cranberries, cut in half (scissors work well)
  • 1/2 cup dark molasses
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water (use a 2 cup measure to do this)
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • Sauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup cream (I usually use 1/2 n 1/2)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Butter mold. Mix all ingredients and scrape into mold. Seal tightly.
  • To steam: place rack in bottom of pot large enough to fit mold. Bring about 3" water to a boil and place mold on rack. Lower heat to simmer, cover pot and time 1 1/2 hours. Check occasionally to make sure water isn't running out. You can leave it in the pot until ready to serve.
  • Put first three ingredients in top of double boiler over simmering water. Cover and let heat for at least 1/2 hour. When ready to serve, whisk until it comes together in a lovely sauce and add vanilla. You may add bourbon for a hard sauce if you like...I never do.
  • Note: leftovers can be warmed up in a pan - heat sauce and add slices of pudding until warmed through. If there are any leftovers...