This sweet figgy pudding recipe is a delightful dessert that will satisfy your cravings for something rich and comforting. Made with dried figs, spices, and a luscious caramel sauce, this pudding is the perfect treat for special occasions or holiday dinners. It is also incredibly easy to make, so you can enjoy the decadent flavors of figgy pudding without much effort. Give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends with this classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried figs
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the caramel sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a small bowl, pour the boiling water over the dried figs. Let them soak for 20 minutes, then drain and chop them.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, flour, sugar, melted butter, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Fold in the chopped figs until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and continue to stir until well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the pudding is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.
- Enjoy this sweet figgy pudding with your loved ones!
