Christmas Pudding

Name: Christmas Pudding
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup grape juice; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup virgin olive oil; 1 large egg; 3 cups flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup currants; 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup mixed fruit (packaged fruitcake-style); 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, it makes a lighter pudding); whipped cream or ice cream

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"I found this recipe in a regional magazine "Saltscapes". This was provided by a Mi'Kmaw elder. This is a modern version of his Mother's recipe, and just so delicious, I had to share it with you, I know my family is going to enjoy it this Holiday Season!!"

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Ready In:: 3hrs
Ingredients:: 19
Serves:: 8-12

ingredients

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1 cup grape juice
1 cup molasses
1 cup virgin olive oil
1 large egg
3 cups flour
¹⁄₂ cup brown sugar
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup mixed fruit (packaged fruitcake-style)
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, it makes a lighter pudding)
whipped cream or ice cream

directions

In a medium bowl, dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Add grape juice, molasses, oil and egg. Stir.
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients, including fruit. Stir in wet ingredients, which should be fairly easy to pour. If necessary, add more flour or water to final mixture.
Wrap mixture in a cheesecloth leaving room for expansion. Place in a steamer over hot water. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to very low. Steam for 3 hours.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Chef mariajane

I am a 56 year old Gramma that, for the first time in my life, has purchase myself a computer, and I didn't know what i was missing!! I have a husband tha I adore, and 4 grandchildren that of course surpass all others - lol - I am disabled, and am an at home person, so I have a lot of time on my hands, to play with my recipes, and I am enjoying every bit of it - My husband will eat anything that I cook, so I have carte blanche as far as that goes, so I have a great time trying out new recipes. Paula Deen has published some of my favorite cookbooks, her recipes are easy and quick to do. Her sweets are fantastics, especially her pound cakes, Yummm I guess the dish that I am famous for is my Christmas ham - my family all comes home for Christmas, and if i don't have my ham they are dissapointed, and my grandson wants the pistachio squares!!! so I guess that is the dishes that I'm famous for.

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