Figgy Duff
Figgy Duff is a beloved Canadian dessert that delivers cozy comfort in every bite. This steamed pudding blends warm spices like ginger, allspice, and cinnamon with tender raisins, creating a soft, moist crumb that’s rich with molasses and brown sugar. The dish is traditionally wrapped in a cloth and simmered until fluffy, then served with a drizzle of custard or a pat of butter. Worth making for its nostalgic charm and the way its caramelized edges and spiced sweetness evoke the essence of home.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour2 cups
- Brown Sugar1/2 cup
- Baking Powder2 tsp
- Ginger1 tsp
- Allspice1 tsp
- Cinnamon1 tsp
- Raisins1 cup
- Melted Butter1/3 cup
- Molasses1/2 cup
- Water1 tablespoon
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.
- 2
Add raisins and stir well, making sure to coat the raisins in the flour mixture.
- 3
Add melted butter, molasses and water and mix with a wooden spoon. Form a ball with the spoon or your hands and put the dough ball in a cotton pudding bag. Tie the bag, leaving at least 1 inch of room to allow the pudding to expand while cooking.
- 4
Boil pudding for 1.5 hours. (In NL, this is typically done in the pot along with Jiggs Dinner, but it can be done independently.)
- 5
When the duff is firm, remove it from the boiling water and let it cool slightly before removing it from the pudding bag.
- 6
Slice pudding like a cake and serve with the warm sauce of your choice: rum butter sauce, warmed molasses or Molasses Coady sauce (1 cup (250 mL) molasses, 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, 1/4 cup (60 mL) water) is common in Newfoundland.
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