Desserts
Steamed Fruit Pudding
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped suet
1 cup molasses
1 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
¼ cup boiling water
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. allspice
½ tsp. cloves flour
Combine and mix all the ingredients with flour enough to make a stiff batter; then add the soda dissolved in boiling water. Put into a well greased mould, cover tightly and steam for 3 hours. Serve with a sauce made from:
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, beaten
Beat all together until creamy and pour over the pudding when serving.