Steeped in English tradition, this figgy pudding is sure to
excite even the Ebenezer Scrooge types with its fruity sweetness and
spectacular flaming presentation.
Ingredients
- 7 oz about 1 cup chopped dried figs
- 7 oz about 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter for toffee sauce
- 1 cup dark brown sugar for toffee sauce
- 2/3 cup dark rum for flambe
Instructions
- In a small saucepan bring water and dried fruits to a boil. Boil for five minutes, remove from heat and add baking soda. This will froth up. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes. After this cooling time, puree in a food processor until a smooth paste.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and dark rum, beating to combine. Add cooled fruit mixture and beat until evenly incorporated. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Gently fold the flour mixture into the fruit batter so that no flour streaks remain. Avoid over mixing.
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