Figgy Pudding

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Spices
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp ginger
    • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/4 tsp allspice
    • 1/4 tsp cloves
    • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • Mixins
    • 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
    • 1 cup chopped dried fruit and/or nuts
      • Recommendation: equal parts golden raisins, cherries, cranberries, dates, and walnuts
    • 2 tbsp candied citron
    • 1 tsp fresh orange zest

Materials

  • Measuring cups
    • A 2+ cup liquid measuring cup, plus a 1/4 cup measuring cup should be enough
  • Measuring spoons
    • 1 tbsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/4 tsp
  • A mixing bowl
  • A double boiler
    • A large slow cooker with water and a stand is the easiest
  • A glass bowl or baking dish that fits about 3 cups of stuff and fits in the double boiler
  • A zesting implement

Procedure

  1. Combine mixins, vanilla extract, and orange blossom water.
  2. Combine dry ingredients.
  3. Combine all ingredients.
  4. Grease a glass bowl or baking dish.
  5. Cook the pudding in a double-boiler for about 6 hours.

Presentation

Run a knife around the edge to free the pudding from its dish. Flip it upside down onto a platter. Serve warm thick slices with hard sauce melting on top.