Nanny's Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Cranberry Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking soda, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Stir in the milk, egg, and melted butter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Coat Cranberries: In a separate small bowl, toss the cranberries with the remaining 1/4 cup of flour, ensuring they are lightly coated. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the pudding. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Fold Cranberries into Batter: Gently fold the coated cranberries into the batter until evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare for Steaming: Generously grease a round, heat-safe casserole dish (at least 6 cups capacity) with butter or cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Cover with a lid, then cover again tightly with aluminum foil to create a tight seal. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Steam the Pudding: Place the dish into a large roaster or stock pot. Pour hot water into the pot until it reaches about 3 to 4 inches up the sides of the casserole dish. Place the lid on the outer pot, and cover with aluminum foil. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Cook: Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Steam for 2 hours, checking the water level after the first hour and adding more hot water as needed to maintain the water level. (2 hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the Caramel Sauce: While the pudding is steaming, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Boil and Finish Sauce: Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Chill and Whip Sauce: Refrigerate the sauce until chilled (about 30 minutes), then beat with an electric mixer until smooth and slightly thickened. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Serve: Once the pudding is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer. Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm slices of the steamed cranberry pudding with the chilled brown sugar caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.