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Cranberry pudding

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DessertVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves6
Total20 min
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  • Sift three cupfuls of flour with a half teaspoonful of salt and stir in a cupful of molasses, a small cupful of sour cream, two beaten eggs and half a teaspoonful of soda dissolved in a little boiling water.
  • Last of all, beat in a cupful and a half of halved cranberries, thoroughly dredged with flour.
  • Turn into a greased mold and steam for at least two hours.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Sift three cupfuls of flour with a half teaspoonful of salt and stir in a cupful of molasses, a small cupful of sour cream, two beaten eggs and half a teaspoonful of soda dissolved in a little boiling water. Last of all, beat in a cupful and a half of halved cranberries, thoroughly dredged with flour. Turn into a greased mold and steam for at least two hours. Eat with a hard sauce.

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