Suet Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped suet
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons salt , divided
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, suet, raisins, corn syrup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl; mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Transfer pudding batter into a large mold or double boiler and steam over 1 inch of hot, but not boiling, water. Steam until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.

3. 3

   To make the sauce: Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens; stir in vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Serve pudding warm topped with warm sauce.