CORA'S DATE PUDDING - A VERY OLD RECIPE

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This recipe dates back to the early 1900's. It came fdrom my grandmother's aunt. The family often served this for Christmas. Its a very rich, old fashioned pudding served with whipped cream. The sauce bakes on the bottom.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Puddings

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c sugar
2 1/2 c water
4 Tbsp butter
1 c milk
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 lb chopped dates
1 c chopped nuts
1 1/2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan mix sugar, water, and butter. Cook until it comes to a boil. Pour into a 9 by 13 inch pan. Mix all remaining ingredients together, forming a dough-like mixture. Drop by tablespoons full onto mixture in 9 by 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

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