**Indulge in the Festive Spirit with Mom's Christmas Carrot Pudding and a Medley of Delightful Variations**
As the holiday season approaches, the aroma of delectable treats fills the air, and among them, Mom's Christmas Carrot Pudding stands out as a beloved classic. This traditional steamed pudding is not only a cherished dessert but also a symbol of warmth, togetherness, and the magic of Christmas. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of this timeless recipe and introduce you to a collection of enticing variations that will tantalize your taste buds and make your Christmas celebration truly special. From the classic steamed pudding to a gluten-free and vegan-friendly version, a slow cooker adaptation, and even a Carrot Cake Pudding that combines two holiday favorites, we have something to satisfy every palate and dietary preference. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure as we explore the flavors and traditions of Mom's Christmas Carrot Pudding and its irresistible variations.
MOM'S CARROT PUDDING
Posted as a request. I havent made it but have enjoyed it every year at Christmas. Its not Christmas without my mom's carrot pudding. She reheats it in the jars in the microwave with a piece of plastic wrap over the top, stirring occasionally till hot. Serves it with a hard sauce and whipping cream. Prep time is approx, Cooking time is processing time in the canner.
Provided by KennKonn
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 Quarts, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine raisins, currants, fruit and almonds.
- Sift together flour, soda, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg over fruit. Stir to coat fruit.
- Cream shortening until smooth, add sugar and beat until light. Add egg and beat until fluffy. Add carrot and 1/2 the potato, blend. Gradually add flour fruit mixture and blend. Add remaining potato. Stir just to blend.
- Mom usually times this by 4 and can in quarts. Only fill quarts 3/4 full. Place lids on it and place in canner. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- To reheat, unseal jar and place in microwave covered with plastic wrap till hot, stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.2, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 386.3, Carbohydrate 144.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 100.9, Protein 9.9
OLD FASHIONED CARROT PUDDING
I received this recipe about 40 years ago from a friend who said it had been in her family for generations. It comes out wonderfully moist and flavorful. I have given it as Christmas gifts many times and it's always very well received.
Provided by Carol Shorter Hicks
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 4h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 268.7 mg, Sugar 38.3 g
MOM'S CHRISTMAS CARROT PUDDING
This is a tradition in my family and everyone looks forward to it. It's almost like a carrot cake and the sauce may sound a little odd but I never have it without it.
Provided by Narshmellow
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Put everything for the pudding in a big bowl and mix it up so it is combined.
- Place batter in greased molds and carefully cover with tinfoil.
- You do not want any water falling over into the batter or it will be ruined.
- Put molds in a pot big enough to fit leaving a little room around the edges to pour the water into the pot.
- Fill the pot with water halfway up the side of the molds.
- Cover with lid and steam for 2 to 3 hours.
- Check to make sure the pot doesn't run dry.
- The pudding is done when it has a cake-like look to it.
- You may have to steam for a longer period of time.
- It is best to make this a few days ahead of time and cool it in a pantry or fridge so that the flavors may blend.
- Sauce: Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice.
- Add water.
- Cook until thickens and clear looking.
- Add vinegar and stir.
- Make this the day you are going to serve.
BAKED CARROT PUDDING
This is a recipe a manager of a cafeteria gave me. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top for presentation.
Provided by Judith Nees
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Steam or boil carrots until tender; mash. In an electric mixer with whisk attachment or by hand, beat eggs into carrots, one at a time. Beat in sugar, vanilla and baking powder. Fold in flour. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until puffed and set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
APPLE AND CARROT CHRISTMAS PUDDING
This is just like traditional Christmas pudding, but with less fat. The house smells great all day long. It's wonderful served with rum or cranberry sauce. For variations, try lemon or chocolate sauce. You can also line the mold with pecan halves or cranberries before filling. Be creative and add Christmas decorations to the plate before serving. The sky is the limit.
Provided by rosie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 3h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the carrots, apples, raisins, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice in a separate small bowl. Cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs in a separate large bowl; stir in the flour mixture. Add the carrot mixture and mix well. Transfer mixture to a lightly-greased, 2-quart mold.
- Place a steamer rack in the bottom of a large, deep pot. Set the filled mold on top of the steamer rack. Pour enough water into the bottom of the pot to cover the bottom 2/3 of the mold. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer for 2 hours 45 minutes, adding water occasionally to maintain the water level. Remove from water and allow to cool 10 minutes before turning out of mold onto a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 558.1 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
MOM'S FAMOUS CARROT PUDDING
One of my mom's signature casserole dishes for Thanksgiving at our house was a carrot pudding, which could be served either as a side dish during the main meal or as part of dessert. Even when it isn't Thanksgiving this casserole is worth making because it's easy to make and very satisfying. Enjoy!
Provided by bstotter
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 casserole, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mash the carrots in a separate bowl.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients then add the mixture to the dry ingredients in a big mixing bowl. Add the mashed carrots and continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated.
- Put the mixture in a greased, 2-quart baking dish. Bake for 1 hour. Best served right out of the oven or warmed up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.6, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 573, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 4, Sugar 32, Protein 7.5
STEAMED CARROT PUDDING
This recipe has been in my family for at least three generations, passed down from my Canadian grandmother. It's been a favorite wintertime dessert for us and always included for Easter dinner and other holiday meals. -Ann Searcey, Kettering, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, raisins, dates and nuts. , Pour into a well-greased 6-cup pudding mold or metal gelatin mold. Cover with foil. Place on a rack in a stockpot. Add 1 in. of boiling water to stockpot; cover and boil gently for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, replacing water as needed. Let stand for 5 minutes before unmolding., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Serve with warm pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CHRISTMAS CARROT PUDDING
This is a traditional English steamed pudding, which I serve with Egg Nog Sauce. DH could care less about Christmas anything, except this. If I don't make this, I may as well pack my bags ... :) This is his dear Mom's recipe, just as she wrote it, I don't dare change it!
Provided by Gumboot Gourmet
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 2 mdeium puddings, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle a tablespoon of flour over fruit & mix, set aside.
- Grate carrot & potato, set aside.
- Cream sugar & butter, add egg & beat.
- Add carrot & 1/2 of potato.
- Mix well & add remaining flour & spices.
- Dissolve baking soda in remaining 1/2 of potato.
- Add to pudding & mix lightly.
- Add floured fruit & mix lightly.
- Add rum or brandy if using.
- Pour into large buttered pudding bowl.
- Cover with greased parchment or waxed paper.
- Cover with clean cotton cloth, tied down.
- This recipe makes 1 large & 1 small pudding. You can make 2 medium puddings.
- Steam on stovetop for three hours, watching water level.
- Water should not come more than halfway up the bowl.
- At this point you can either serve it, refrigerate for a few days or put in the freezer.
- I try to make mine about a month ahead, put in the freezer, take it out the day before you want it, thaw in fridge.
- Steam for one hour before serving.
- Serve with egg nog sauce, or your favorite hard sauce.
CARROT PUDDING
This is a wonderful spice filled dessert that resembles plum pudding but is low in fat (unless you use the buttery sauce!). The buttery sauce is optional, the pudding is good with or without it!
Provided by Joyce Rehagen
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots, potatoes, sugar, raisins, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, all spice, and ground cloves. Transfer mixture to a clean 1 pound coffee can. Secure wax paper over the top and place the filled can in a large pot with 2 to 3 inches of water. Cover the pot and bring the water to a simmer.
- Steam the cake for 2 hours. Serve warm.
- Buttery sauce: In a medium-size pot, combine butter or margarine, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Heat until the mixture is liquid. Spoon mixture over the warm carrot pudding to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 295.5 mg, Sugar 70.5 g
BAKED CARROT PUDDING
This is a truly Irish dessert, which can also be enjoyed as a sweet main course. It is so delicious: moist and tasty. No need for further explanations. Try it out!
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 puddings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grate the carrots (the finer the moister the pudding gets) and preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Combine flour, sugar and spices in a bowl. In a second bowl cream the butter. Add to the flour-mixture.
- Add the carrots and the raisins. Blend well.
- Fill into two oven-proof dishes, sprinkle with some sugar and bake for 40-45 minutes (cover after 20 minutes if already browned on top).
- Serve with vanilla ice-cream, whipped cream or custard.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your Christmas carrot pudding.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pudding tough.
- Bake the pudding in a bain-marie. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Let the pudding cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the pudding with your favorite accompaniments, such as brandy butter, custard, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Christmas carrot pudding is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a traditional dessert or something a little different, this pudding is sure to please.
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