Cranberry Steamed Pudding

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   Put an inch or so of water in a large soup pot with a lid.

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   Open the collapsible vegetable steamer and place it in the pot.

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   The water should be just touching the bottom of the steamer.

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   Place the pot on top of the stove and preheat the water.

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   Place the Jell-O mold on top of the vegetable steamer to be sure it fits in the pot, then remove.

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   Spray the interior of the Jell-O mold generously with cooking spray.

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   In a mixing bowl, stir together the molasses, water, sugar and salt.

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   Stir in the flour, baking soda and cranberries.

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   Spoon into the Jell-O mold and place the mold in the pot.

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    Adjust the heat to the lowest simmer setting, put on the lid and simmer for one hour.

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    The cranberry pudding is ready when an inserted toothpick comes out clean (test in a few spots).

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    When you remove the lid, be careful not to drip water on the pudding.

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    Remove the mold from the pan and place it on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.

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    To release the pudding from the mold, loosen all the edges with a butter knife.

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    Invert onto a waxed-paper-lined plate and wiggle the mold to loosen.

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    If that doesn't work, use the butter knife to pry the pudding away from the sides of the mold in spots, then invert again.

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    Slice into wedges and drizzle with brandy sauce recipe #.

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    *Note: You can wrap the leftover pudding loosely in a plastic bag and kept it on the kitchen counter for three days.

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    It kept well the whole time, but tasted better the day after made.

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    It still is fresh, though not quite as moist as the first day.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.