Christmas Pudding With Nutmeg Sauce

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and molasses. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apple, raisins, cherries and dates.
2. Pour into a well-greased 6-cup pudding mold or metal gelatin mold. Cover with foil. Place on a rack in a deep kettle. Add 1 in. of boiling water to kettle; cover and boil gently until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2 to 2-1/2 hours, replacing water as needed. Let stand 5 minutes before unmolding.
3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and nutmeg. Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; cut into wedges. Serve warm with sauce.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-pudding-with-nutmeg-sauce/ (may not work)