Ingredients

• 2 cups - whole cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups - all - purpose flour
• 1/2 cup - unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup - heavy cream
• 1 cup - white sugar
• 2 tsp - baking soda
• 1/2 cup - hot water
• 1 tbsp - white sugar
• 1/2 cup - molasses
• 1 tsp - vanilla

How to Make Steamed Cranberry Pudding

• 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 mould.
• Cover the mould, 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 mould.
• Make the hard sauce just before serving:
• Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Keep stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.