I received this recipe about 40 years ago from a friend who said it had been in her family for generations. It comes out wonderfully moist and flavorful. I have given it as Christmas gifts many times and it’s always very well received.
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
- 3 ½ teaspoons butter
- 3 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. The mixture will be dry. Stir in the carrots, raisins and chopped walnuts. Pour into a well-greased pudding mold or coffee can. Cover the top with aluminum foil.
Step 2
Place the pudding mold into a large kettle or Dutch oven filled with 2 inches of water. Cover the pan, and bring to a simmer. Allow the pudding to steam for 4 to 4 1/2 hours over low heat. Remove from the mold. Serve with warm lemon sauce.
Step 3
To make the lemon sauce, mix together 3/4 cup of sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stir in hot water, butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve warm over the pudding.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 372 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
Sodium269mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars38g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 10% |
Calcium27mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium206mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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