Suet Pudding

A steamed pudding of suet, raisins, corn syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves is served warm with buttery vanilla sauce for a cozy Christmas dessert.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 798 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 cup chopped suet
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, suet, raisins, corn syrup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; mix until well combined.

Step 2

Transfer pudding batter into a large mold or double boiler and steam over 1 inch of hot, but not boiling, water. Steam until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.

Step 3

To make the sauce: Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens; stir in vanilla extract.

Step 4

Serve pudding warm topped with warm sauce.