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Figgy Pudding

Figgy Pudding

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    20 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT2H20M
    2 Hr
  • Yield:
    10 Servings
“Now bring us some figgy pudding,” a line sang by many of us who celebrate Christmas, but a dessert likely eaten by very few! Our version of this traditionally steamed “pudding” or cake is more conveniently baked and seasoned with grapefruit, a unique twist from one of our staff’s beloved grandmas, Olsen. Although this dessert is traditionally served during the holidays, it is great to enjoy in the summer while fresh figs are available, simply substitute with dried in winter.
Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • 1 pint fresh figs, roughly chopped (or 1 cup dried figs re-hydrated in hot water)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons allspice, divided
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup melted butter (1 stick)
  • ¼ cup chopped or sliced roasted almonds
  • 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (sourdough crumbs work best but any will do)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated grapefruit zest
  • Juice of ¼ grapefruit (about ¼ cup)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 414.03ml buttermilk
  • 0.57L fresh figs, roughly chopped (or 1 cup dried figs re-hydrated in hot water)
  • 6.39g allspice, divided
  • 354.88ml whole wheat flour
  • 236.59ml sugar
  • 10.65g baking powder
  • 4.26g cinnamon
  • 4.26g salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 118.29ml melted butter (1 stick)
  • 59.15ml chopped or sliced roasted almonds
  • 354.88ml breadcrumbs (sourdough crumbs work best but any will do)
  • 19.17g grated grapefruit zest
  • Juice of ¼ grapefruit (about ¼ cup)
  • 6.39g vanilla extract

“Now bring us some figgy pudding,” a line sang by many of us who celebrate Christmas, but a dessert likely eaten by very few! Our version of this traditionally steamed “pudding” or cake is more conveniently baked and seasoned with grapefruit, a unique twist from one of our staff’s beloved grandmas, Olsen. Although this dessert is traditionally served during the holidays, it is great to enjoy in the summer while fresh figs are available, simply substitute with dried in winter.

Preparation
STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

STEP 2

Grease a bundt pan (or loaf pan) with oil or non-stick cooking spray.

STEP 3

In a small pot heat buttermilk, figs, and ½ teaspoon allspice on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

STEP 4

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, and salt.

STEP 5

In another bowl, thoroughly beat the eggs until well mixed. Add butter, almonds, breadcrumbs, grapefruit zest, juice, vanilla, and cooled buttermilk fig mixture. Mix until combined.

STEP 6

Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture ½ cup at a time. Fully incorporating between scoops.

STEP 7

Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 ½ - 2 hours or until pudding pulls away from the sides of pan. Let pudding rest in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.

STEP 8

Delicious served on its own or with a custard sauce or whipped cream.

Options

You can substitute the whole wheat flour with all-purpose if needed.

Looking for the easiest custard sauce around? Simply melt high quality vanilla ice cream!

Tags: Baked Goods, Sweets, Holiday Favorites, Seasonal Favorites

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