Christmas Parson's Pudding

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In response to a request for christmas pudding, i'm sending along a recipe which has been in our family for years. it's called parson's pudding. my sister-in-law makes a very similar christmas pudding but uses suet in her version (suet pudding). parson's pudding

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Steps

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Mix above together with nuts and dates as desired.

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Pour pudding mix into a can or mold and steam for 3 hours.

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When done , it is cake-like in texture.

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For the sauce: 2 / 3 cup butter mixed with 1 1 / 2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp boiling water.

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Beat in 3 egg yolks.

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Add beaten whites last.

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Flavor with vanilla serve the sauce with the pudding.

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Some people also like a hard sauce" on their pudding".

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Ingredients

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butter, molasses, water, raisins, flour, baking soda