Steamed Cranberry Pudding recipe

6 servings

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 cup hot water

1 tablespoon white sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 cups whole cranberries

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour.

Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.

Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water.

Cover the steaming pot.

Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total.

A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean.

Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.

Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.