Not Your Tutu’s Figgy Pudding!

‘Tis the season for festive treats, and with our Brown Turkey and Kadota Figs fruiting, we’re feeling inspired to bake up a fresh spin on a traditional classic! So forget Tutu’s Figgy Pudding, because we’re taking this holiday dessert to a whole new level!

Ingredients

• 1 stick room-temp unsalted butter

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup molasses

• 2 cups dried figs, finely chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 3/4 cup macnuts, finely chopped

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Whipped cream

(Makes 12 servings)

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. In a stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter until fluffy.

3. Beat again, adding in the 2 eggs and cup of molasses

4. Add the 2 cups of figs, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 1/2 cup of macnuts. Be sure to save the remaining macnuts. Mix for 1 minute.

5. Add the 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Mix until everything is fully incorporated.

6. Grease and flour an 8 x 4-inch soufflé dish or 8-inch square baking dish. Pour in the batter, allowing it to settle evenly. Top the batter with the remaining macnuts.

7. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour. After 1 hour, test with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s ready!

8. Scoop the pudding out onto plates or cut it into pieces. Garnish with whipped cream.

9. Enjoy!

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Feeling figgy? We have Brown Turkey Figs for sale at the nursery along with Kadota Figs, and they’re ready to plant and fruit! Stop in this holidays season to get yours just in time for the holidays!