Brandied Apple Steamed Pudding
Description
This pudding is reminiscent of traditional British Christmas puddings but without suet or root vegetables. I enjoy the boozy flavour with vanilla ice cream or custard sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients to prepare pan:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup packaged breadcrumbs
Moist Ingredients:
Part One:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
Part Two:
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup molasses (I use fancy molasses)
Fruit:
1 medium size baking apple pared, cored, and chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup raisins
Topping:
One recipe of your favourite sauce. See HERE for sauce recipes.
Instructions
Prepare the Pan:
Butter a food-safe 1-pound baking can with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar. I used professional baking cans featured in the winter 2024 issue of Prairies North Magazine and Saskatoon HOME Magazine.
Measure the Dry Ingredients:
Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a small bowl. Add breadcrumbs and mix.
Mix Moist Ingredients:
Beat the 1/2 cup softened butter, brown sugar, and egg in one bowl.
In a cup, combine the milk, brandy, and molasses
METHOD:
Add the brandy mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the flour mixture. Blend well after each addition.
Stir in the chopped apple and raisins.
Cover with a foil hat and steam for two hours. Follow general directions for steaming puddings.
Notes
General Steaming Directions:
Once the batter is in the can, tear off a 12″ square of foil and create a pouch in the center. This forms a hat to tie around the top of the pudding can.
Place the can securely in the bottom of a steaming basket. Lower the basket into the pot, ensuring the water is up the sides of the can at least an inch. Read more about steaming HERE.
Check water levels occasionally.
2 Responses
Where did you purchase the to Baking can?
Cheryl, I answered you privately. Thank you for the inquiry. For other readers, I ordered my Original Baking Cans from Amazon. Visit the MJ Angel Food Bakery, the makers of the cans, for great recipes. https://mjangelfoodbakery.com