Newfoundland Figgy Duff
A traditional Newfoundland steamed pudding, rich with dried fruits like raisins and currants, often spiced and served with a rich sauce. It's a festive and comforting dessert.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar(packed)
- 1 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Currants
- 0.5 cup Candied peel(chopped)
- 0.5 cup Butter(melted)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
- 0.5 tsp Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, raisins, currants, candied peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dried fruits evenly.
💡 Tip: Tossing the dried fruit with a tablespoon of the flour mixture can help prevent them from sinking. - 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and baking soda until well combined.
💡 Tip: Ensure the baking soda is dissolved. - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
💡 Tip: A slightly lumpy batter is acceptable. - 4
Grease a 6-cup pudding mold or a heatproof bowl (like a Pyrex bowl). Pour the batter into the mold.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 5
Cover the mold tightly with aluminum foil, securing the edges. Place the mold in a large pot or steamer. Add enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the mold.
💡 Tip: Ensure the water does not reach the top of the mold. - 6
Bring the water to a simmer, then cover the pot and steam for 2.5 to 3 hours, checking the water level periodically and adding more boiling water as needed.
⏱️ 3 hours💡 Tip: The pudding is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. - 7
Carefully remove the mold from the steamer. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 8
Serve warm, typically with a rich sauce such as brandy butter, rum sauce, or a simple custard.
⏱️ 5 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using a combination of raisins and currants provides a classic flavour profile.
- ✓Ensure the pudding mold is well-greased to prevent sticking.
- ✓Steaming for a longer period ensures a moist and tender pudding.
🔄 Variations
- Add chopped dates or figs for extra sweetness and texture.
- A splash of rum or brandy can be added to the batter.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.