Old Fashioned Carrot Pudding Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Old Fashioned Carrot Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup shortening

1 cup white sugar

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup grated carrots

1 cup raisins

1 cup chopped walnuts

¾ cup white sugar

1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

1 pinch salt

1 ¼ cups hot water

3 ½ teaspoons butter

3 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl cream together the shortening and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour baking soda salt cinnamon nutmeg and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. The mixture will be dry. Stir in the carrots raisins and chopped walnuts. Pour into a well-greased pudding mold or coffee can. Cover the top with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place the pudding mold into a large kettle or Dutch oven filled with 2 inches of water. Cover the pan and bring to a simmer. Allow the pudding to steam for 4 to 4 1/2 hours over low heat. Remove from the mold. Serve with warm lemon sauce.

Step 3

To make the lemon sauce mix together 3/4 cup of sugar cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stir in hot water butter lemon juice and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve warm over the pudding.

Nutritional Information

Old Fashioned Carrot Pudding Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 372.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 55.3g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 38.3g

Fat: 16.6g 26%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 3.1mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1902.2IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 41.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 26.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.3mg 8%

Magnesium: 26mg 9%

Potassium: 205.9mg 6%

Sodium: 268.7mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 149.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.