Steamed Christmas Pudding

Name: Steamed Christmas Pudding
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened; 1 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. peeled grated carrots; 1 c. peeled grated apples; 1/2 c. raisins; 1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. fine dry white bread crumbs; Caramel Sauce (below)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. peeled grated carrots
1 c. peeled grated apples
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. fine dry white bread crumbs
Caramel Sauce (below)

Directions

1

Cream butter and sugar.
2

Beat in eggs and vanilla; stir in carrots, fruit and nuts.
3

Sift flour, soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture.
4

Add crumbs; mix well.
5

Spoon into well-oiled 1 1/2-quart mold.
6

Cover securely with mold lid or several thicknesses of waxed paper tied in place with string.
7

Place mold on a rack in covered kettle of boiling water (water should come halfway up on the mold).
8

Steam for 3 hours.
9

Unmold pudding onto serving plate.