Traditional Fig Pudding Recipe
A traditional fig pudding recipe made with dried figs, warm spices, and steamed to perfection. The perfect Christmas dessert that’s rich, moist, and full of nostalgic holiday flavor.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Pudding basin (6-cup)
- Large pot with lid
- Steamer insert
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Main Components
- 2 cups dried figs chopped
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup brandy or rum optional
Spices & Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 orange zest only
Additional Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Soak figs in warm water 30 min, drain, pat dry.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Fold dry mix into wet mix, alternating with milk. Stir in figs, breadcrumbs, walnuts, and brandy.
- Grease pudding basin, add mixture, leaving 1 inch space at the top.
- Cover tightly and steam for 2 hours in large pot with steamer insert. Replenish water as needed.
- Let rest for 10 minutes, loosen edges, and unmold onto a plate.
- Garnish with figs or mint, serve with custard or cream.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 180g | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3mg