STEAMED CARROT PUDDING FOR CHRISTMAS

Steamed Carrot Pudding for Christmas image

Provided by Marcia McCance

Number Of Ingredients 26

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BUTTER, SODA, AND SPICES MIXED WITH POTATO
1 c grated raw potato
1/2 c softened butter, mixed with potatoes
1 tsp baking soda mixed with potatoes
1 tsp salt mixed with potatoes
1 tsp cinnamon, mixed with potatoes
1/2 tsp cloves, mixed with potatoes
1/2 tsp nutmeg, mixed with potatoes
ADD
1 c grated raw carrot
1 c raisins
1 c nuts
SIFT DRY INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 c flour
1 c brown sugar
RUM SAUCE
2 c milk
2 Tbsp flour to thicken
1/2 c sugar or sweeten to your taste
1 tsp nutmeg to taste
1/4 - 1/2 c rum (can also use 1 tbsp rum extract)
CARAMEL SAUCE
2 c brown sugar
1/2 c butter
3 egg yolks, well beaten
1/2 c milk

Steps:

1. Mix and sift the dry ingredients Mix with other ingredients in order given
2. Steam in butter covered mold for three hours -- keep water boiling constantly
3. Serve with rum sauce or caramel sauce
4. RUM SAUCE: heat 2 cups milk, thickened with flour, sweetened to taste with sugar, flavor with rum and nutmeg
5. CARAMEL SAUCE: Cream sugar and butter, add well beaten egg yolks, and milk, cook in double boiler until thick, then flavor with vanilla