Best 10 Nannys Steamed Cranberry Pudding Recipes

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**Nanny's Steamed Cranberry Pudding: A Festive Holiday Delight**

Indulge in the timeless classic, Nanny's Steamed Cranberry Pudding, a quintessential British dessert that exudes festive cheer. This traditional steamed pudding is bursting with the vibrant flavors of cranberries, complemented by the warmth of spices and the richness of dried fruits and nuts. As a centerpiece on your holiday table, this steamed pudding will captivate your guests with its elegance and charm. Accompanied by a selection of luscious sauces, including the traditional hard sauce, a tangy lemon sauce, and a decadent chocolate sauce, each spoonful promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Experience the nostalgia of Nanny's Steamed Cranberry Pudding, a culinary treasure that has stood the test of time, ensuring a memorable and joyous holiday celebration.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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Easy to make, and delicious to eat using just a few ingredients. This steamed pudding is traditional at Christmas - served with Hard Sauce.

Provided by Jane Walker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup hot water
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup molasses
2 cups whole cranberries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
  • Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover the steaming pot. Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
  • Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.8 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 440.7 mg, Sugar 52.2 g

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING (ADAPTED FROM GOURMET'S BEST DESSERTS)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

Butter and flour for lining the baking pan
3 3/4 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup ground, blanched almonds
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 cups fine bread crumbs
1 1/2 sticks butter, melted and cooled
2/3 cup milk
3 large eggs, beaten lightly
1 tablespoon double acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Butter a 2-quart steamed pudding mold and line it with wax paper and then butter and flour the paper. In a food processor coarsely chop cranberries. Transfer to a bowl and add almonds, sugar, flour, orange zest, ginger, cinnamon and allspice and combine.
  • In another bowl mix bread crumbs, melted butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, sugar and salt. Combine the bread crumb mixture with the cranberry mixture.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared mold, a little at a time, tapping the mold as it is filled to eliminate any air bubbles. Cover the mold tightly with a lid and tie with a towel wrung out in cold water and floured. Tie a knot at the top of the towel to facilitate removal of the mold from the kettle.
  • Set a rack in the bottom of a kettle and add enough simmering water to reach 3 inches up the sides of the mold. Transfer the mold to the kettle. Keep the water at a brisk but not a rolling boil on the stove top. Cover the kettle with a lid.
  • Steam the pudding for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make certain the water remains at a boil, adding more water throughout the cooking process as necessary.
  • To test for doneness, insert a skewer in the center of the pudding. It should come out with crumbs adhering to it. Return the lid to the mold and transfer it to a rack. The pudding will stay warm in the mold, covered, for several hours.
  • To make the glaze combine cranberry juice, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Simmer the juice, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and swirl gently until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees. Add whole cranberries and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Let the glaze cool and then chill it, covered, until ready to serve.
  • To serve, unmold the pudding onto a serving plate and pour the cranberry glaze over it.
  • Suggested drink: Mulled wine

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

Butter and flour for lining the baking pan
3 3/4 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup ground, blanched almonds
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 cups fine bread crumbs
1 1/2 sticks butter, melted and cooled
2/3 cup milk
3 large eggs, beaten lightly
1 tablespoon double acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Butter a 2-quart steamed pudding mold and line it with wax paper and then butter and flour the paper. In a food processor coarsely chop cranberries. Transfer to a bowl and add almonds, sugar, flour, orange zest, ginger, cinnamon and allspice and combine. In another bowl mix bread crumbs, melted butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, sugar and salt. Combine the bread crumb mixture with the cranberry mixture.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared mold, a little at a time, tapping the mold as it is filled to eliminate any air bubbles. Cover the mold tightly with a lid and tie with a towel wrung out in cold water and floured. Tie a knot at the top of the towel to facilitate removal of the mold from the kettle.
  • Set a rack in the bottom of a kettle and add enough simmering water to reach 3 inches up the sides of the mold. Transfer the mold to the kettle. Keep the water at a brisk but not a rolling boil on the stove top. Cover the kettle with a lid.
  • Steam the pudding for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make certain the water remains at a boil, adding more water throughout the cooking process as necessary.
  • To test for doneness, insert a skewer in the center of the pudding. It should come out with crumbs adhering to it. Return the lid to the mold and transfer it to a rack. The pudding will stay warm in the mold, covered, for several hours.
  • To make the glaze combine cranberry juice, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Simmer the juice, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and swirl gently until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees. Add whole cranberries and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Let the glaze cool and then chill it, covered, until ready to serve. To serve, unmold the pudding onto a serving plate and pour the cranberry glaze over it.

CRANBERRY PUDDING



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This recipe was given to me years ago by my Aunt Lena, who lived on Cape Cod where cranberries are grown. The combination of warm tart cranberries and a smooth sweet brown sugar sauce is the perfect ending to any holiday meal!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
BROWN SUGAR SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in cranberries. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan. Add water and stir until smooth. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly; serve over warm pudding. Refrigerate leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY STEAMED PUDDING



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Steam your pudding in a deep pot with a tight-fitting lid so the steam has room to circulate. Keep a kettle of hot water on hand to refill the pot if necessary. Do not allow the pudding to cool much longer than 15 minutes, or you may have trouble removing it from the mold.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces (3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kirsch
1 stick cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 7 1/2-cup steam-pudding mold, and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, 1/4 cup kirsch, and cinnamon stick. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cranberries break down and mixture thickens. Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and cool.
  • Evenly spread 1/2 cup of the cooled cranberry mixture onto the bottom of the pudding mold, and set aside. Meanwhile, prepare the hot-water bath: Fill a large, 11-by-5 1/4-inch pot one-third full with water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep at a simmer until pudding is ready to cook.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing until completely blended.
  • In three additions, alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the egg mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients and blending well after each addition. Add dried cranberries and the remaining cranberry mixture to the batter, and mix until well blended. Pour batter into pudding mold to within 1/2 an inch of the top, and cover mold tightly with its lid (if the mold doesn't have a lid, cover with a round of parchment paper and then aluminum foil, and secure with a rubber band).
  • Submerge a folded dish towel or a round sack onto the bottom of the large water-bath pot. Place the pudding mold into the water bath, resting on the towel, so that the water comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Cover the water bath, and gently simmer the pudding for about 2 hours and 20 minutes, or until pudding has set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove pudding mold from the water bath and cool 15 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, pour cream into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons kirsch and sifted confectioners' sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Unmold pudding onto a serving platter. Serve with kirsch-flavored whipped cream.

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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Provided by Patricia Brooks

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 cups flour
A pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Mix together, then pour into a greased tin melon mold only two-thirds full. Steam for 1 1/2 hours.
  • When cooked, serve with a sauce or glaze of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 255, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 224 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Puddings & Custards     Bread Pudding Recipes

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces (3 cups) fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup kirsch
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup dried cranberries
Kirsch-flavored whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 7 1/2-cup steam pudding mold, set aside. In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, kirsch, and cinnamon stick. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until cranberries break down and mixture thickens. Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and cool.
  • Evenly spread 1/2 cup of the cooled cranberry mixture onto the bottom of the pudding mold, set aside. Meanwhile, prepare the water bath: Fill a large pot (11-by-5 1/4-inches) one-third full with water. Place over a high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep at a simmer until pudding is ready to cook.
  • Sift together in a medium bowl the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until completely blended. Add the vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients and blending well after each addition. Add the dried cranberries and the remaining cranberry mixture to the batter and mix until well blended. Pour batter into pudding mold to within 1/2 inch of the top, cover tightly with the moldâ??s lid.
  • Submerge a folded dish towel onto the bottom of the large water-bath pot or fit with a wire rack. Place the pudding mold into the water bath, resting on the towel, so that the water comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Cover the water bath and gently simmer the pudding for about 2 hours and 20 minutes or until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove pudding mold from the water bath and cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Unmold pudding onto a serving platter. Serve with kirsch-flavored whipped cream, if desired.

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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This recipe has become a tradition at our Thanksgiving meal. It is so simple to make and you will not miss those canned versions of cranberry jelly when you have this tasty pudding.-Florence Ladwig, Monroe, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup of water
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 cups (8 ounces) cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
BUTTER SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine water and baking soda. Immediately add remaining pudding ingredients; mix well. Pour batter into a well-greased 1-qt. pudding mold. (If you don't have a pudding mold, use an ovenproof bowl and cover tightly with foil.) Put a rack in the bottom of a stockpot. Place pudding mold or bowl on rack. Add boiling water to 1-in. depth. Cover stockpot and boil gently, replacing water as needed. Steam 1 hour or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; unmold. , For sauce, heat all ingredients in a saucepan until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Serve pudding and sauce warm.

Nutrition Facts :

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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One Christmas, my husband-a Navy chaplain for 20 years-had to spend the holiday overseas, away from our two children and me. He asked that I send him this recipe so he could have a taste of home. Steamed Cranberry Pudding has been in my file for more than 30 years. It was passed on by a fellow teacher who was retiring. Her family had long enjoyed it, using their own homemade sorghum molasses as a special ingredient. Chuck and I now live in a log home in a wooded area. We're visited regularly by armadillos, raccoons, wild pigs, deer, bobcats and other creatures. We enjoy watching them-but they make it difficult to establish a compost pile!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

PUDDING:
1/2 cup light molasses
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine pudding ingredients. Pour into a well-greased 4-cup pudding mold. Place in a stockpot on a rack. Fill stockpot with boiling water to 1-in. depth; cover and boil gently. Replace water as needed. Steam for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from mold., Meanwhile, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Add cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve sauce over warm pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NANNY'S STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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A steamed pudding with caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream. My family says you can't get a dessert this delicious in any restaurant. I make it for all holiday family gatherings.

Provided by PISADL

Categories     Cranberry Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cranberries
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, 1 cup of white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the milk, egg, and butter until well blended. Toss the cranberries in the remaining 1/4 cup of flour to coat, then fold them into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into a greased round casserole dish with a lid, place the lid on, and then cover again with aluminum foil. Place the dish into a large roaster or stock pot, and fill with 3 to 4 inches of water. Place the lid on the outer pot, and cover with aluminum foil. Turn the heat to medium-high, and steam for 2 hours. Add more water if necessary after the first hour.
  • For the sauce, mix together 1/2 cup of white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Serve slices of the steamed pudding with the brown sugar sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.9 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 291.6 mg, Sugar 53.7 g

Tips:

  • Soak the cranberries overnight: This will help them plump up and soften, making them easier to cook with.
  • Use a combination of fresh and dried cranberries: This will give the pudding a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add a little orange zest and juice: This will brighten up the flavor of the pudding and make it more festive.
  • Steam the pudding for at least 2 hours: This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a light and fluffy texture.
  • Serve the pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream: This will make it even more delicious and special.

Conclusion:

Nanny's Steamed Cranberry Pudding is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families. The combination of fresh and dried cranberries, orange zest and juice, and spices gives the pudding a complex and flavorful taste. Steaming the pudding gives it a light and fluffy texture that is perfect for a special occasion. Serve the pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a truly decadent dessert.

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