Airmid’s Cauldron

Airmid’s Cauldron

Granny’s Hogmanay Pudding (Revised for the Modern Pagan)

This pudding is a family tradition from the old Scottish celebration of Hogmanay (New Year’s Day).

Granny’s Hogmanay Pudding

1 cup water

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup sweet chocolate drink mix

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 1/4 cups chopped mixed dried fruit

1 1/4 cups currants

1 cup fresh cream butter

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs, beaten

Directions

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, dried fruit, currants and butter. Bring to a boil and let simmer for one minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, flour, baking soda and eggs. Pour into a microwave-safe bowl.  Place bowl into the microwave, uncovered.

Cook on full power for 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite custard or hard sauce.