Festive Spiced Apple and Carrot Pudding

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Festive Spiced Apple and Carrot Pudding brings warmth to your holiday gatherings with a moist, aromatic treat. Combining the natural sweetness of apples and carrots with a blend of warm spices, this vegetarian British dessert is perfect for serving with rich rum or cranberry sauce. A standout centerpiece for any festive table, this pudding is sure to impress your guests.

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Overview

This Spiced Apple and Carrot Steamed Pudding is a delightful twist on the traditional Christmas pudding, offering a moist and flavorful dessert infused with a medley of warm spices. With natural sweetness and moisture from apples and carrots, the aromatic spices fill your home with a festive aroma. Perfectly paired with a rich rum or cranberry sauce, this pudding is a showstopper for your holiday table.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

British

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 200 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Medium carrots, peeled
• 4 Medium carrots, grated
• 2 Medium apples, peeled
• 2 Medium apples, grated
• 1 Cup raisins
• 1 Cup fine bread crumbs
• 1.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) allspice, ground
• 4 Large eggs
• 0.67 Cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 Cups white sugar

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, apples, raisins, and bread crumbs. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually add the melted butter and sugar, beating until well combined.
4. Gently fold the sifted flour mixture into the egg mixture until just combined. Add the carrot mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
5. Lightly grease a 2-quart pudding mold. Pour the batter into the mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a large, deep pot. Set the filled mold on the rack. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the bottom two-thirds of the mold.
7. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and steam the pudding for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add more water if necessary to maintain the water level.
8. Carefully remove the mold from the pot and let it cool for 10 minutes. Invert the pudding onto a serving plate.
9. Serve warm with your choice of rum, cranberry, lemon, or chocolate sauce. Decorate with pecan halves or cranberries for an extra festive touch.

Enjoy this aromatic and flavorful pudding as a centerpiece for your holiday celebrations!