MOM'S CARROT PUDDING

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Posted as a request. I havent made it but have enjoyed it every year at Christmas. Its not Christmas without my mom's carrot pudding. She reheats it in the jars in the microwave with a piece of plastic wrap over the top, stirring occasionally till hot. Serves it with a hard sauce and whipping cream. Prep time is approx, Cooking time is processing time in the canner.

Provided by KennKonn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 Quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup currants or 1 cup use more raisins
1/2 cup candied cherry, mixed (chopped)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
1 cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 cup raw carrot, finely grated
1 cup potato, raw finely grated

Steps:

  • Combine raisins, currants, fruit and almonds.
  • Sift together flour, soda, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg over fruit. Stir to coat fruit.
  • Cream shortening until smooth, add sugar and beat until light. Add egg and beat until fluffy. Add carrot and 1/2 the potato, blend. Gradually add flour fruit mixture and blend. Add remaining potato. Stir just to blend.
  • Mom usually times this by 4 and can in quarts. Only fill quarts 3/4 full. Place lids on it and place in canner. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • To reheat, unseal jar and place in microwave covered with plastic wrap till hot, stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.2, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 386.3, Carbohydrate 144.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 100.9, Protein 9.9

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