This is a steamed pudding recipe from my Great-Grandmother in Newfoundland, Canada.

Cream together: 1 c. brown sugar

Mix in 1 egg. 1 c. potatoes, peeled and grated 2 c. raisins Assorted candied fruits, 1 c.

Combine the carrots, potatoes, raisins and fruits then add them to the shortening-egg mixture.

In another bowl mix together: 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. grated cloves 1/4 tsp. allspice 1 c. chopped walnuts

Add these dry ingredients to others already combined. Stir together.

Pour all this into a greased pan or an empty coffee can works well too. Cover with a cheese cloth and steam for 2 hours until done. This is good served warm with a nutmeg sauce.

NUTMEG SAUCE:

Melt: 1 tbsp. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. milk

Stir over low heat until mixture coats spoon and is thick. Remove from heat. Add 1 tsp. vanilla. Pour over warm pudding and sprinkle with nutmeg.