The History of The Recipe
This recipe was handed down from my great-great-grandmother named Eleanor Crandall, who presumably got this from her Welsh ancestors. My grandmother, who has always had the nickname ‘Grandma Boo’, gave me this recipe as it has always been our favorite dessert at Christmastime.
Where Can You Buy a Steamed Pudding Tin?
My grandma has an antique steamed pudding tin that was passed down to her from her grandma. However, you can buy new steamed pudding tins online (I haven’t seen them in-store) if you don’t have one. I have both an antique and a new steamed pudding tin from Amazon that works just as well and is of great quality. If you like to go to antique shops, you might very well be able to find an antique one for yourself!
PrintEleanor Crandall’s Welsh Cranberry Steamed Pudding
Description goes here.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: Recipe as written should serve 4-6
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
Steamed Pudding Ingredients
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 cup raw cranberries
1 cup boiling water
Butter Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Steps for making the steamed pudding
- Mix the first four ingredients lightly
- Add boiling water and mix just until blended
- Put in a greased mold with a tight-fitting lid
- Steam on a rack in a large kettle
- Keep water boiling over low heat for 2-2 1/2 hours
- Make sure the water doesn’t boil dry; boiling water can be added to the pot during cooking if necessary
- Cool slightly – 10 mins – unmold carefully
- Keep warm until served
Steps for making the sauce
- Cook the first two ingredients over boiling water (a double boiler) until sugar is fully dissolved
- Add the cream and vanilla and bring up to heat
Notes
Freezes and warms well
If no pudding mold available, use oven proof bowl, tin cans or ? Just be sure to fashion a tight-fitting cover such as foil
Responses
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This is one of the best recipes I’ve had!
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Super delicious and unique
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The whole family loved this!
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One of my favorite traditional memories of Christmas too! I have to make this!
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