Description
A moist, spiced holiday pudding filled with tart fresh cranberries and topped with a luxurious, silky butter sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cream the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries using a spatula.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the pudding bakes, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in 1/2 cup sugar and heavy cream, simmering until thickened and glossy.
- Pour the warm butter sauce over the pudding before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American