Fig Pudding

A rich and traditional steamed dessert, Fig Pudding is made with finely chopped figs, breadcrumbs, suet, and warm spices.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Servings: 6–8 servings

Ingredients

• 8 oz Breadcrumbs
• 8 oz Figs (finely chopped)
• 6 oz Shredded Suet (or grated butter as substitute)
• 1/2 pint Milk
• 6 oz Sugar
• A scrape of Nutmeg
• 1/2 cup Thick Curd (yogurt) or 1/2 cup Applesauce (egg substitute)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder

Method

1. Preparation

   • Finely chop the figs.
   • Grease a pudding basin well with butter or oil.

2. Preparing the Dry Mixture

   • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, chopped figs, sugar, shredded suet, nutmeg, and baking powder.
   • Mix well to distribute ingredients evenly.

3. Adding Wet Ingredients

   • Add milk and curd (or applesauce) to the mixture.
   • Mix thoroughly to form a thick, moist batter.

4. Preparing for Steaming

   • Spoon the mixture into the greased pudding basin.
   • Press lightly to remove air pockets.
   • Cover with a double layer of greased parchment paper or foil, tying securely.

5. Steaming the Pudding

   • Place the basin in a steamer or deep pan with water halfway up the sides.
   • Steam gently for 3 hours, checking water levels and topping up as needed.

6. Serving

   • Remove carefully and let it rest for a few minutes.
   • Turn out onto a serving plate and serve hot.

Serving Suggestion

Serve Eggless Fig Pudding warm with custard, caramel sauce, or cream for a comforting dessert experience.

Tips

• Soak figs in warm water for 20–30 minutes for extra softness and flavor.
• Substitute part of suet with butter for a lighter texture.
• Reheat by steaming for 20–30 minutes before serving.