English and Scottish Cranberry Duff

Indulge in the festive charm of the English and Scottish Cranberry Duff, a delightful steamed pudding that marries timeless tradition with the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries. This recipe combines warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the richness of molasses and a hint of bright lemon zest, creating a cozy and fragrant dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Folded with plump raisins and chopped cranberries, the batter is steamed to perfection, resulting in a moist and tender texture. Served warm and paired with custard, cream, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is a nod to classic British and Scottish culinary heritage. With just 25 minutes of prep and a leisurely steaming process, the Cranberry Duff is an irresistible addition to your festive table, bringing comfort and elegance in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1.5 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 0.25 cup molasses

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 6-cup pudding basin or heat-proof bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set the dry mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Stir in the molasses and lemon zest until combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 7

Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and raisins until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pudding basin, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top to allow the Duff to expand as it cooks.

Step 9

Cover the basin tightly with a lid or aluminum foil, sealing the edges well to prevent steam from entering.

Step 10

Place the basin in a large pot and add enough boiling water to the pot to reach halfway up the sides of the basin.

Step 11

Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and steam the Duff for 2 hours. Check occasionally to ensure the water level doesn’t drop too low; add more boiling water as needed.

Step 12

After 2 hours, carefully remove the pudding basin from the pot and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before unsealing the foil or lid.

Step 13

Invert the Duff onto a serving plate and serve warm, optionally with custard, cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1138.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2673.6

Total Fat 64.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 512.5mg	0%
Sodium 1582.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 492.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 272.2g
Protein 47.7g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 729.0mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 2879.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 71.8%