Best New World Cranberry Molasses Recipes

STEAMED CRANBERRY-MOLASSES PUDDING

Steamed Cranberry-Molasses Pudding image

This old-fashioned dessert has been a family tradition during the holidays for years. My children say it's just not Christmas without it! -Millicent Tilly, Watertown, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup hot water
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Combine molasses and water; stir into dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries. Pour into a well-greased 4-cup pudding mold; cover., Place mold on a rack in a deep stockpot; add 1 in. of hot water to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cover and steam for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, adding water to pan as needed. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from mold. , In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; cut into wedges. Serve warm with sauce. ,

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY MOLASSES CAKE WITH SWEET BUTTER SAUCE

Cranberry Molasses Cake with Sweet Butter Sauce image

This classic cranberry molasses cake, served warm with sweet butter sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is an extra-special treat for a holiday or really any night of the week.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, the molasses and water with whisk. In medium bowl, mix flour, salt and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into liquid mixture just until moistened; fold in cranberries. Pour mixture in pan.
Bake 37 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat Sweet Butter Sauce ingredients to simmering over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved.
Spray edge of sharp knife with cooking spray; cut warm cake into 5 rows by 4 rows. Serve cake with warm butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g