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a turned-out figgy pudding with cream pouring over the top arranged in a wide horizontal shot on a festive plate, holly and candles in the background, warm candlelight, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Figgy Pudding

A steamed pudding filled with dried figs and warm spices of the holidays.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dried figs chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs

Method
 

  1. Simmer the figs in the milk until softened, then cool slightly.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
  3. Cream the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the eggs.
  4. Fold in the dry mix, then stir in the figs and milk.
  5. Spoon into a greased pudding basin, cover, and steam for about 90 minutes.
  6. Turn out and serve warm with a pour of cream.

Notes

A drizzle of warm custard takes this right over the top.